现 (xiàn) - to appear & to show

现Tone 4

xiàn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 王

万响

现 · xiàn

to appear;

to show;

present;

current;

now;

cash;

to manifest

to appearto showpresent

Usage highlights

nowrealityphenomenoncashmodernto appear

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 隐— hidden, concealed
  • 藏— to hide, to conceal
  • 过去— past

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun appears in the east (太阳从东方出现).
  • This is the current situation (这是现状).
  • I need some cash (我需要现金).
  • He showed his talent (他展现了他的才华).

Collocations

  • now(现在)
  • reality(现实)
  • phenomenon(现象)
  • cash(现金)
  • modern(现代)
  • to appear(出现)

Idioms

  • To appear suddenly(现身说法)
  • To reveal one's true form(原形毕现)
  • The present situation is clear(现状明显)
  • Modern civilization(现代文明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'jade-like appearance', derived from the jade radical 王 (玉)
  • In modern usage, strongly associated with modernity, currency, and visibility
  • Commonly used in business and technology contexts referring to current states

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