Writing
现行 (xiàn xíng) — how to say "current" in Chinese
现行
Current
adjective
Character composition
现
present
行
to act
Radicals / Keys
玉
Jade
#96 · yù · 5 strokes
行
Walk enclosure
#144 · xíng · 6 strokes
Collocations
现行制度
xiànxíng zhìdù
current system
现行法律
xiànxíng fǎlǜ
current law
Examples
现行制度需要改革。
The current system needs reform.
现行法律有效。
The current law is effective.
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Frequently asked questions
Current meaning in Chinese
"current" in Chinese is 现行 (xiàn xíng).
What does 现行 mean in English?
现行 (xiàn xíng) means "Current".
How is 现行 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiàn xíng (written as xian xing, xianxing). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "current" in Chinese characters?
It is written 现行: 现 has 8 strokes, 行 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 现行?
现行 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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