Hanzi
Traditional
現
Simplified
现

to appear/present/now/existing/current

Hanzi

Grade

Grade 1

Pinyin

xiàn

Bopomofo

ㄒㄧㄢˋ

Jyutping

jin2

Example sentences

出現 / 出现 chūxiàn
天空中突然出現了一道彩虹。
天空中突然出现了一道彩虹。

Suddenly, a rainbow appeared in the sky.

蟲 / 虫 chóng
下雨後，花園裡出現了許多小蟲。
下雨后，花园里出现了许多小虫。

After it rained, many small bugs appeared in the garden.

現在 / 现在 xiànzài
我們現在開始上課。
我们现在开始上课。

We are starting class now.

可以 kěyǐ
你現在可以回家了。
你现在可以回家了。

You can go home now.

發現 / 发现 fāxiàn
科學家發現了一種新的藥物。
科学家发现了一种新的药物。

Scientists discovered a new type of medicine.

槍 / 枪 qiāng
警察在現場發現了一把槍。
警察在现场发现了一把枪。

The police found a gun at the scene.

呈現 / 呈现 chéngxiàn
這幅畫呈現了美麗的風景。
这幅画呈现了美丽的风景。

This painting presents a beautiful scenery.

景象 jǐngxiàng
春天到了，公園裡呈現出一派生機勃勃的景象。
春天到了，公园里呈现出一派生机勃勃的景象。

Spring has arrived, and the park presents a scene of vibrant life.

實現 / 实现 shíxiàn
他終於實現了自己的夢想。
他终于实现了自己的梦想。

He finally realized his dream.

能夠 / 能够 nénggòu
只要努力，每個人都能夠實現自己的夢想。
只要努力，每个人都能够实现自己的梦想。

As long as you work hard, everyone can achieve their dreams.

Example Vocabulary

出現

chu1'xian4

to appear; to arise; to emerge

現在

xian4'zai4

now; at present

發現

fa1'xian4

to discover; to find; discovery

呈現

cheng2'xian4

to present; to appear; to emerge; to demonstrate

實現

shi2'xian4

to realize; to achieve; to fulfill

展現

zhan3'xian4

to unfold; to emerge; to reveal

現

xian4

on the spot; right now; ready-made

現代

xian4'dai4

modern; contemporary

兌現

dui4'xian4

to fulfill (a promise); to honor (a check); to cash

再現

zai4'xian4

to reappear; to reproduce; to reenact

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