現 (xiàn) - Present, current, now & to appear, to manifest

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xiàn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

現 · xiàn

Present, current, now;

to appear, to manifest;

cash, ready money.

Present, current, nowto appear, to manifestcash, ready money.

Usage highlights

Now, at presentModernReality, actualityTo appear, to emergeManifestation, phenomenonCash

Synonyms

  • 今— now, present
  • 当前— current, present
  • 显现— to appear, to manifest

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The current situation (现状) is quite stable.
  • He paid in cash (现金).
  • The problem has appeared (出现).
  • This is modern technology (现代技术).

Collocations

  • Now, at present(现在)
  • Modern(现代)
  • Reality, actuality(现实)
  • To appear, to emerge(出现)
  • Manifestation, phenomenon(现象)
  • Cash(现金)

Idioms

  • To reveal one's true colors(现身说法)
  • Instant success(立竿见影)
  • To appear suddenly(神出鬼没)
  • To cash in on something(兑现)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Buddhist context, '现身' refers to a Buddha or Bodhisattva manifesting in a physical form.
  • The character embodies the concept of immediacy and tangibility, contrasting with the abstract or future.
  • In economics, '现金' (cash) signifies liquidity and immediate purchasing power.

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