Usage of 从此
The phrase 从此 (cóng cǐ) means "from now on" or "from this point forward." It is often used to mark a clear change or new beginning in time, emphasizing that something starts or changes at this moment and continues thereafter.
Common contexts
It frequently appears in narratives or statements about decisions, life changes, or historical turning points. For example, "从此以后" (from now on/after this) is a common collocation.
Collocations and patterns
- 从此以后: emphasizes the time after a certain event.
- 从此不再: indicates that something will no longer happen from this point.
- 从此开始: marks the start of a new phase.
Nuance and register
从此 is somewhat formal and often found in written or literary contexts, but it is also used in spoken Chinese when emphasizing a significant change. It differs from simpler time expressions like 以后 (yǐhòu) by stressing the moment of change.
Common confusion
Do not confuse 从此 with 以后 alone; 从此 stresses the starting point of a new state or action, often implying permanence or a decisive break.