Introduce the Time/Lieu - Since
引出时间、处所 — 自从
Understand the use of since and their place in the sentence.
Elements
since
How to use it
- For since, take a model sentence like since then (Since then) and replace only the variable information.
- Copy a model sentence (since then) and replace the subject/object/time while keeping the same structure.
- Context: Use this structure to describe facts or actions in a complete sentence.
Examples
自从那以后
zìcóng nà yǐhòu
Since then
自从我来这里
zìcóng wǒ lái zhèlǐ
Since I came here
自从毕业以来
zìcóng bìyè yǐlái
Since obtaining the degree
Common mistakes
- Check the order of elements before speaking or writing.
- Use a complete sentence to validate the structure in real context.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(For **since**, take a model sentence like **since then** (Since then) and replace only the variable information.)
2. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Copy a model sentence (**since then**) and replace the subject/object/time while keeping the same structure.)
3. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Context: Use this structure to describe facts or actions in a complete sentence.)