从此 (cóngcǐ)

In Chinese, "从此" means "from now on", "since then", or "from this moment on". It is used to indicate the beginning of a period or changes that have occurred from a certain moment onwards. Below are detailed examples of how to use "从此".

1. Denoting the Start of a Period

"从此" is often used to denote the beginning of a new period or stage. For example:

• 从此，我开始新的生活。 (Cóngcǐ, wǒ kāishǐ xīn de shēnghuó.) — From now on, I start a new life.
• 从此，我们成为了亲密的朋友。 (Cóngcǐ, wǒmen chéngwéile qīnmì de péngyǒu.) — Since then, we have become close friends.

2. Indicating Changes

This expression is also used to indicate changes that have occurred from a certain moment onwards. For example:

• 从此，他变得更负责任了。 (Cóngcǐ, tā biàn de gèng fùzérènle.) — From then on, he became more responsible.
• 从此，我不再担心过去了。 (Cóngcǐ, wǒ bùzài dānxīn guòqùle.) — From this moment on, I no longer worry about the past.