cung4 ci2從此从此
Jyutpingcung4 ci2
Yalechùhng chí
Definition
From now on, from then on, or since that moment; henceforth.
neutraltime
How it's used
Often used to signal a permanent shift in circumstances or a turning point in a narrative. While it functions similarly to Mandarin, it is frequently paired with 之後 or 就 to emphasize the transition. It carries a slightly formal or literary weight, making it more common in storytelling or serious declarations than in casual small talk.
Examples
From now on, we will not meet again.
From then on, he moved abroad to live.
Related words
Common phrases
from now on; ever after
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it to mean "since" in the sense of "since yesterday," but it cannot be followed by a specific time duration or date. Use 自從 for time-based starting points instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
