从今以后

• Pinyin: cóng jīn yǐ hòu
• Hanzi breakdown: 从 = from; 今 = today/now; 以 = with/using; 后 = after

Meaning

From now on; henceforth; from this day forward. A phrase indicating the start of a new period or commitment.

Used when making resolutions, declarations, or marking turning points. Common in speeches, vows, and dramatic statements. More formal than 从现在起 and carries more weight and ceremony.

Examples

1. 从今以后，我要戒掉熬夜的坏习惯，好好照顾身体。 From now on, I'm going to quit my bad habit of staying up late and take better care of my health.
2. 从今以后你就是我们家的一员了，不用再见外。 From this day forward, you're a member of our family — no need to feel like an outsider.
3. 从今以后这片土地将属于人民，不再被贵族垄断。 From now on, this land will belong to the people and no longer be monopolized by the aristocracy.

Usage Guide

Context: declarations, resolutions, turning points

Tone: solemn

Do Say

• 从今以后我不再抽烟了。(From now on, I will no longer smoke.)
• 从今以后，我们就是一家人了。(From this day forward, we are family.)

Don't Say

• 从今以后我要吃午饭 (Too mundane — 从今以后 is for significant declarations, not routine activities)

Origin & History

Classical phrase from 从今 (from today/now) + 以后 (afterward). The structure emphasizes a clear demarcation point.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal