现 Stroke Order — How to Write 现
现 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 王, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
现 Radical and Character Components
现 is an ideographic compound. To see 见 jade 王; 见 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 王 + 4 more strokes
现 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- xiàn
Meanings of 现 in Chinese
1
xiàn现
To appear, manifest, reveal, show, or become evident, as in 'to emerge,' 'to demonstrate,' 'to discover,' 'to embody,' or 'to teach by example.'
他在这次比赛中表现出色，赢得了冠军。
He performed excellently in this competition and won the championship.
existing at present; real; current
这种商品只接受现金支付。
This product only accepts cash payment.
Refers to the present moment or a specific time; current, present.
现在是最好的时机，我们应该抓住它。
Now is the best time, we should seize it.
Common Words and Phrases with 现
1
a recently occurred or current case
为了尽快破获现案，刑警队加班加点地工作。
To solve the current case as quickly as possible, the criminal investigation team worked overtime.
2
the scene or site where an event or action takes place
音乐会现场气氛热烈。
The atmosphere at the concert was lively.
3
Ready-made; already existing or prepared.
她喜欢买现成的家具，这样就不用自己组装了。
She prefers to buy ready-made furniture so she doesn't have to assemble it herself.
4
Food that is already prepared; metaphorically, something that one can enjoy without effort, like unearned gain or ready-made success.
小明从小就被宠坏了，总是等着别人给他做好的现成饭。
Xiao Ming has been spoiled since childhood, always waiting for others to prepare ready-made meals for him.
5
to make a fool of oneself; to show one's poor ability (often used modestly, similar to 'allow me to make a fool of myself').
我的手艺不精，今天在大家面前现丑了，请多包涵
My craftsmanship isn't very good, so I'm making a humble attempt in front of everyone today. Please bear with me.
6
Existing; currently in existence.
博物馆里展示着一些现存的古代工艺品。
The museum displays some existing ancient artifacts.
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8
To modernize; to make something modern, especially by adopting advanced technology and methods.
农业现代化有助于提高生产效率和改善农民生活。
Agricultural modernization helps to improve production efficiency and enhance farmers' lives.
9
Modernist; one who appreciates modern methods or things and upholds the superiority of the modern era.
这位建筑师是现代派的代表人物，他的设计总是充满创新。
This architect is a representative figure of the modernists; his designs are always full of innovation.
10
People of the contemporary era; in Chinese history, often refers to those after the May Fourth Movement.
现代人越来越依赖智能手机来处理日常事务。
Modern people increasingly rely on smartphones to handle daily tasks.
11
Modern drama or opera that reflects contemporary social life.
这部剧是一部引人深思的现代戏，反映了都市人的生活现状。
This play is a thought-provoking modern drama, reflecting the current living situation of urban people.
12
On-site location; the actual site where activities are carried out.
为了确保项目质量，我们定期派专业人员到现地进行检查和监督。
To ensure project quality, we regularly send professionals to the site for inspection and supervision.
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14
Leftovers
妈妈总是教育我不要浪费粮食，所以我们家的现饭都会热一热再吃。
My mom always teaches me not to waste food, so we always reheat the leftover rice from our meals before eating it.
15
Goods that are immediately available for delivery; in-stock goods; spot goods.
这款商品目前有现货，可以立即发货。
This item is currently in stock and can be shipped immediately.
16
nowadays; at present
现今的科技发展日新月异，给我们的生活带来了许多便利。
Nowadays, technological development is advancing rapidly, bringing many conveniences to our lives.
More words with 现
- chéng呈xiàn现to appear, to show, or to display
- yǒng涌xiàn现Emergence, Emerge
- yìng映xiàn现reflect, manifest
- duì兑xiàn现cash, fulfill
- fǎn反cháng常xiàn现xiàng象An abnormal or unusual phenomenon.
- fǎn返zǔ祖xiàn现xiàng象atavism
- xiàn现shí实reality, realistic
- xiàn现xiàng象phenomenon, appearance
- xiàn现yǒu有existing, current
- xiàn现zài在now, currently
- biǎo表xiàn现Performance, Behavior
- chū出xiàn现appear, occur
- fā发xiàn现discover, find
- shí实xiàn现Achieve, Realize
- tǐ体xiàn现embody, reflect
- xiàn现zhuàng状current situation, status quo
- zhǎn展xiàn现show, display
- chū初xiàn现first appearance, initial manifestation
- fú浮xiàn现emerge, surface
- xiàn现chāo钞cash, banknotes
Idioms with 现
- xiàn现chǎo炒xiàn现mài卖improvise on the spot
- xiàn现shēn身shuō说fǎ法preach from personal experience
- xiàn现shí实zhǔ主yì义focus on facts and reality
- xiàn现shì世xiàn现bào报immediate retribution in this life
- ān安yú于xiàn现zhuàng状content with the status quo
- chī吃xiàn现chéng成fàn饭enjoy ready-made benefits without working
- diū丢rén人xiàn现yǎn眼make a spectacle of oneself
- hū忽yǐn隐hū忽xiàn现appear and disappear intermittently
- huó活líng灵huó活xiàn现vivid and lifelike
- huó活lóng龙huó活xiàn现vivid and lifelike
- huó活shén神huó活xiàn现vivid and lifelike
- huó活yǎn眼xiàn现bào报immediate retribution
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Open the tool →Questions about 现
What does 现 mean in Chinese?
现 (xiàn) means “To appear” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 现?
现 is pronounced xiàn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 现 have?
现 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 现?
现 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 王. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 现?
The radical of 现 is 王, and 现 is an ideographic compound.