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现
xiàn
Description
"现"常常表示现在、当前的意思。
"现" often means now or current.
它也可以表示出现或者拿出来的动作。
It can also indicate the action of appearing or taking out.
Meanings
现在xiànzài
now; present time
现在几点了？
What time is it now?
现xiàn
to appear; to show
太阳出现了。
The sun has appeared.
现金xiànjīn
ready cash; on hand
我付现金。
I pay in cash.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally means to appear/reveal, extended to 'present, current' as in 现在.
- Nuance
现 rarely stands alone; usually part of compounds like 现在, 出现, 发现.
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