HSK 1
现在
現在
Meaning
- now
- at present
- at the moment
- modern
- current
- nowadays
- Traditional
- 現在
- Pinyin
- xiàn zài
Character reference
Components and radical classification
现
xiànto appear, to manifest; current, now
Primary radical王 · jade
在
zàiat, in, on; to exist; used to indicate the present progressive tense
Primary radical土 · earth
現
xiànto appear, to manifest; current, now
Primary radical王 · jade
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details