preposition, adverb, noun, verb, measure word · from, through, or by way of a place or time

他从上海来。

adverb, preposition · used before a negative to mean at any time

他一向言出必行，对人从无虚假之言。

verb, preposition · to take part in or pursue an activity or occupation

他大学毕业后决定回乡从农，发展现代农业。

verb · to follow or obey a person, rule, or command

只要是有道理的建议，他都乐于从之。

adjective · related by a common paternal ancestor (grandfather or earlier)

他是我的从伯父。

preposition, verb · an attendant, assistant, or person in a secondary or auxiliary role

在语法分析中，我们要学会区分主句和从句。

preposition · surname Cong

从先生是我们的新老师。