從 (cóng)
from, by, since, whence, through
Etymology
Originally a pictograph of one person following another (从). Later the 彳 and 止 components were added to indicate movement.
Shuowen Jiezi
《說文》：“從，隨行也。从辵，从从，从亦聲。”
Components
- 彳 (meaning) — 彳 is a component form of 行.
- 从 (iconic) — Depicts one person following another.
- 止 (meaning) — Depicts a foot.