Writing
现象 (xiànxiàng) — how to say "phenomenon" in Chinese
现象
Phenomenon, appearance
noun
Character composition
现
to appear
象
phenomenon, image
Radicals / Keys
玉
Jade
#96 · yù · 5 strokes
豕
Pig
#152 · shǐ · 7 strokes
Collocations
自然现象
zìrán xiànxiàng
natural phenomenon
社会现象
shèhuì xiànxiàng
social phenomenon
这种现象
zhè zhǒng xiànxiàng
this kind of phenomenon
Examples
近年来，年轻人越来越喜欢在网上购物，这已经成为一个普遍的社会现象。
In recent years, young people have increasingly enjoyed shopping online, which has become a common social phenomenon.
这是一个自然现象。
This is a natural phenomenon.
Frequently asked questions
Phenomenon meaning in Chinese
"phenomenon" in Chinese is 现象 (xiànxiàng).
What does 现象 mean in English?
现象 (xiànxiàng) means "Phenomenon, appearance".
How is 现象 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiànxiàng (written as xianxiang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "phenomenon" in Chinese characters?
It is written 现象: 现 has 8 strokes, 象 has 11 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 现象?
现象 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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