现 (xiàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 现 (xiàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 现 (xiàn) means "Present; now; to appear". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 现 stroke by stroke?

现 has 8 strokes. The radical is 王. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 现 and 玎?

现 (xiàn) and 玎 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 现?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 王. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 现?

Common words containing 现 include: 现在 (xiàn zài) — Now; at present; 发现 (fā xiàn) — to discover; to find; 现金 (xiàn jīn) — cash.

How to Write 现

The character 现 (xiàn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

现 is pronounced xiàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Present; now; to appear.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 现 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 现

现在 xiàn zài

Now; at present

发现 fā xiàn

to discover; to find

现金 xiàn jīn

cash

Example Sentences

现在几点了？

xiàn zài jǐ diǎn le

What time is it now?

我发现了一个好地方。

wǒ fā xiàn le yí gè hǎo dì fāng

I found a good place.

你带现金了吗？

nǐ dài xiàn jīn le ma

Did you bring any cash?

Similar Characters

玎 dīng

玑 jī

玓 dì

Practice Writing 现 (xiàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 现

What does 现 (xiàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 现 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 现 and 玎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 现?

What common words use 现?

How to Write 现 (xiàn)