发现 (fāxiàn) — how to say "to discover" in Chinese

发现

To discover

Character composition

to manifest, to discover

to appear

Radicals / Keys

Again

#29 · yòu · 2 strokes

Jade

#96 · · 5 strokes

Examples

我刚才发现一个问题,我们得赶快解决,不然会影响进度。

I just discovered a problem, we need to solve it quickly, otherwise it will affect the progress.

发现一个问题。

I discovered a problem.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 发现 (fāxiàn) — to discover

[fāxiàn-] Fashionista Fiona stumbled upon 发现 a mysterious doorway appearing out of thin air. 👗 The door first began to manifest 发, then fully appeared 现 right in front of her eyes. Fiona, clutching her designer bag, is eager to discover 发现 what lies beyond the door.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to discover" in Chinese?

"to discover" in Chinese is 发现 (fāxiàn).

What does 发现 mean in English?

发现 (fāxiàn) means "To discover".

How is 发现 pronounced?

It is pronounced fāxiàn (written as faxian). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "to discover" in Chinese characters?

It is written 发现.

What HSK level is 发现?

发现 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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