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現
xiàn
Description
"現"这个字有"现在"或者"出现"的意思。
The character "現" means "now" or "to appear".
它常常和别的字一起用，比如"现在"和"发现"。
It is often used with other characters, such as in "现在" (now) and "发现" (discover).
Meanings
现xiàn
present; now; current
我现在很忙。
I am busy right now.
现xiàn
to appear; to show up
太阳出现了。
The sun has appeared.
现xiàn
ready; on hand (cash)
我用现金付钱。
I pay with cash.
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Notes
- Nuance
现 rarely stands alone; it appears in compounds like 现在, 发现, 现金.
- Etymology
originally means to appear/become visible, extended to 'present' or 'ready' (as in cash).
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