基本信息 (Basic Information)
含义与用法 (Meanings & Usage)
中文核心释义 (Core Chinese Meaning): 跟随，依照，参与，顺从
英文核心释义 (Core English Meaning): to follow; from; to comply; to join
“从”在现代汉语中主要用作介词，表示起点、来源，如“从北京来”；也作动词，表示“跟随”或“服从”，如“从军”“从命”。还可用于一些短语表达，如“从此”，“从前”。
'从' is mainly used as a preposition in modern Chinese to indicate origin or starting point (e.g., 'from Beijing'). It can also be used as a verb meaning 'to follow' or 'to comply' (e.g., 'join the army', 'obey orders'). Commonly appears in expressions like 'since then' or 'in the past'.
象形意义 / 为何这么写 (Pictographic Meaning / Writing Rationale)
“从”是会意字，由两个“人”组成，表示一个人跟随在另一个人后面，象征“跟随”或“依从”。'从' is a compound ideograph, made up of two 'person' elements, picturing one person following another, symbolizing the ideas of 'following' or 'compliance'.
文言文释义 (Classical Chinese Meaning)
与现代意义相近，主要指随从、跟随，也有参与、服从的意思。Similar to modern meaning, mainly refers to 'to follow', 'to accompany', or 'to comply'.
深入学习 (In-depth Study)
字源故事 (Origin Story)
“从”的最初形态出现于甲骨文，是由两个人并列走在一起的象形字，表示一个人跟随另一个人，体现了“跟随”、“陪伴”的意思。The original form of '从' appeared in oracle bone script, depicted as two people walking side by side, showing the idea of one person following another—hence, the meanings of 'to follow' and 'accompany'.
字形演变 (Character Evolution)
甲骨文 (Oracle Bone Script):
甲骨文中的“从”字，由两个“人”形象相连并列，表示两个人一起行动，有跟随的含义。
In oracle bone script, '从' is formed by two human figures side by side, indicating people acting together and conveying the idea of following.
金文 (Bronze Inscription):
金文中“从”的字形与甲骨文类似，两个“人”形象更加圆润，相互关联，更突出陪伴、跟随之意。
In bronze inscriptions, the form of '从' is similar to oracle bone script but more rounded, with two people connected closely, emphasizing companionship and following.
小篆 (Small Seal Script):
小篆中的“从”字，两个人物以上下结构排列，线条变得细长流畅，形体美观。
In small seal script, '从' shows two figures arranged vertically, with more elegant and fluid lines, giving a graceful appearance.
隶书 (Clerical Script):
隶书中“从”的结构趋向现代写法，与小篆相比笔画更扁平，笔势分明。
In clerical script, '从' becomes closer to its modern form, with flatter strokes and a distinct brush style compared to small seal script.
楷书 (现代) (Regular Script (Modern)):
现代楷书中的“从”由两个“人”组合而成，结构规范清晰，成为现在通用的写法。
In modern regular script, '从' consists of two '人' (person) components combined, neatly structured and forming the standard form used today.
常用词语和例句 (Common Words & Examples)
从来 (always; at all times; never (when used with '不/没'))
我从来没有见过她。
Eng: I have never seen her before.
从前 (in the past; once upon a time)
从前有一只小猫。
Eng: Once upon a time, there was a little cat.
服从 (to obey; to submit to)
学生们要服从老师的安排。
Eng: Students should obey the teacher's arrangements.
相关成语 (Related Idioms)
从善如流
Meaning: readily accept good advice
“从善如流”形容能像流水一样顺畅地接受别人的善意劝告或建议。这个成语最早出自《左传》，说人们应当顺应善行，如同流水般自然。
'从善如流' describes someone who accepts good advice as naturally as water flows. Originating in the ancient text 'Zuo Zhuan', it emphasizes embracing virtuous behavior smoothly and willingly.
多语言翻译 (核心释义) (Translations (Core Meaning))
- French: suivre; de; se conformer à
- German: folgen; aus; begleiten
- Spanish: seguir; de; cumplir
- Italian: seguire; da; conformarsi a
- Portuguese: seguir; de; obedecer
- Russian: следовать; из; подчиняться
- Arabic: يتبع؛ من؛ يطيع
- Persian: دنبال کردن؛ از؛ پیروی کردن
- Dutch: volgen; uit; gehoorzamen
- Polish: podążać; z; podporządkować się
- Vietnamese: theo sau; từ; tuân theo
- Ukrainian: слідувати; з; підкорятися
视频学习资源 (Video Learning Resources)
通过以下链接在热门视频网站搜索 "从" 的更多讲解：
Search for more explanations of "从" on popular video sites:
- 在 Bilibili.com 搜索 "从 字源 说文解字" (Search on Bilibili)
- 在 YouTube.com 搜索 "从 character origin etymology" (Search on YouTube)
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