This is the 28th most frequent Chinese word.
从
"从" means "from," "follow," or "obey."
The word '从' is used as a preposition meaning 'from' to indicate the starting point of an action.
我从家里出发去学校。
I started from home to go to school.
The word '从' is used as part of the phrase '从来' to mean 'never' or 'always' in the context of habits or actions.
他从来也不迟到。
He is never late.
The word '从' is used as a verb meaning 'to follow' to express adherence to something.