Chinese phrase
从〜开始 cóng 〜 kāi shǐ
Meaning
start at ___
When to use it
It shows when an event or activity starts. It is used to state a starting time in questions and answers, often for meetings, classes, or other scheduled activities.
Example dialogue
会议 从 九点 开始？ huì yì cóng jiú diǎn kāi shǐ
Does the meeting start at nine?
对，九点开始。 duì jiú diǎn kāi shǐ
Yes, it starts at nine.