Writing
现代化 (xiàn dài huà) — how to say "modernization" in Chinese
现代化
Modernization
verb
Character composition
现
present
代
generation
化
to transform
Radicals / Keys
玉
Jade
#96 · yù · 5 strokes
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
匕
Spoon
#21 · bǐ · 2 strokes
Collocations
实现现代化
shíxiàn xiàndàihuà
achieve modernization
Examples
中国正在实现现代化。
China is currently achieving modernization.
国家现代化。
The modernization of the country.
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Frequently asked questions
Modernization meaning in Chinese
"modernization" in Chinese is 现代化 (xiàn dài huà).
What does 现代化 mean in English?
现代化 (xiàn dài huà) means "Modernization".
How is 现代化 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiàn dài huà (written as xian dai hua, xiandaihua). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "modernization" in Chinese characters?
It is written 现代化: 现 has 8 strokes, 代 has 5 strokes, 化 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 现代化?
现代化 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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