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The word "自从" is formed by combining the character "自", which conveys "from" or "origin", with the character "从", which also means "from" or "follow", creating a compound where both elements reinforce the idea of a temporal starting point, resulting in a conjunction meaning "since" or "ever since".

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自从下雨后，天气变冷了。

Zìcóng xià yǔ hòu, tiānqì biàn lěng le.

Since it rained, the weather has turned cold.

自从我买了新车，生活方便多了。

Zìcóng wǒ mǎile xīn chē, shēnghuó fāngbiàn duō le.

Since I bought a new car, life has become much more convenient.

自从公司改革后，工作效率提高了。

Zìcóng gōngsī gǎigé hòu, gōngzuò xiàolǜ tígāo le.

Since the company reformed, work efficiency has improved.

自从他担任经理以来，部门业绩显著增长。

Zìcóng tā dānrèn jīnglǐ yǐlái, bùmén yèjì xiǎnzhù zēngzhǎng.

Since he took up the post of manager, the department's performance has grown notably.

自从人工智能技术普及之后，许多传统行业都面临着转型的挑战。

Zìcóng réngōng zhìnéng jìshù pǔjí zhī hòu, xǔduō chuántǒng hángyè dōu miànlín zhe zhuǎnxíng de tiǎozhàn.

Since artificial intelligence technology became widespread, many traditional industries are facing the challenge of transformation.

Word Definition - 自从

zì cóng since (a time); ever since

Individual Character Details

自 zì
从 cóng, cóng, cóng