从小

cóng xiǎo
HSK 2Adverb (副)

Basic Meaning

adv
Often used to describe habits, skills, or traits developed early in life. It emphasizes the continuity or starting point of an action/state.
from a young age; since childhood
从年纪小的时候。
Words:
从小培养从小教育从小锻炼
Synonyms:
自幼
Sentences:
  1. 他(tā)对(duì)音(yīn)乐(yuè)的(de)兴(xìng)趣(qù)是(shì)从(cóng)小(xiǎo)培(péi)养(yǎng)的(de)。
    His interest in music was cultivated from a young age.
  2. 他(tā)从(cóng)小(xiǎo)就(jiù)生(shēng)活(huó)在(zài)城(chéng)市(shì)里(lǐ)。
    He has lived in the city since childhood.
  3. 从(cóng)小(xiǎo)养(yǎng)成(chéng)好(hǎo)习(xí)惯(guàn)很(hěn)重(zhòng)要(yào)。
    It's important to develop good habits from a young age.

Characters Breakdown

HSK 1
cóng从

obey; from; subordinate

HSK 1
xiǎo小

small