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现在

xiànzài

Description

“现在”是一个很常用的词,表示说话的这个时候。

"现在" is a very common word that means the time of speaking.

我们可以用它来说事情正在发生,或者和过去、将来做比较。

We can use it to say something is happening now, or to compare with the past or future.

Meanings

现在xiànzài

now; at the present moment

我现在很忙。

I am busy right now.

现在xiànzài

nowadays; these days; the present time

现在的手机都很贵。

Phones nowadays are all expensive.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    现 (present/appear) + 在 (at/exist), literally 'existing at present'.

  • Nuance

    现在 covers both 'right now' and 'nowadays'; 目前 is more formal.

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