HSK 5
现代
現代
Meaning
- modern times
- modern age
- modern era
- Traditional
- 現代
- Pinyin
- xiàn dài
Character reference
Components and radical classification
现
xiànto appear, to manifest; current, now
Primary radical王 · jade
代
dàiera, generation; to substitute for, to replace
Primary radical亻 · man
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