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现代 (xiàndài) — how to say "modern" in Chinese
现代
Modern, contemporary; modern times
noun · adjective
Character composition
现
current, present
代
era, generation
Radicals / Keys
玉
Jade
#96 · yù · 5 strokes
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Collocations
现代生活
xiàndài shēnghuó
modern life
现代社会
xiàndài shèhuì
modern society
现代科技
xiàndài kējì
modern technology
Examples
现代科技极大地改变了人们的生活方式，使沟通变得更加便捷。
Modern technology has greatly changed people's lifestyles, making communication more convenient.
这是一座现代城市。
This is a modern city.
Frequently asked questions
How to say modern in Mandarin?
"modern" in Chinese is 现代 (xiàndài).
现代 meaning in English
现代 (xiàndài) means "Modern, contemporary; modern times".
How is 现代 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiàndài (written as xiandai). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "modern" in Chinese characters?
It is written 现代: 现 has 8 strokes, 代 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 现代?
现代 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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