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Nǐ hǎo
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现在 (xiànzài) — how to say "now" in Chinese
现在
Now
Character composition
现
now; to appear
在
to be at/in
Radicals / Keys
土
Earth
#32 · tǔ · 3 strokes
玉
Jade
#96 · yù · 5 strokes
Examples
现在我在家看电视，我很高兴。
Now I watch TV at home, I am very happy.
现在我在家
Now I am at home.
Mnemonic
[xiànzài-] Xan the Zebra 🦓 gallops into the scene with a banner showing the character 现在. She shouts, "现在 I am here and ready for the adventure!", appearing mysteriously from a cloud of dust. Everyone cheers as she exemplifies living in the "now".
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "now" in Chinese?
"now" in Chinese is 现在 (xiànzài).
What does 现在 mean in English?
现在 (xiànzài) means "Now".
How is 现在 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiànzài (written as xianzai). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "now" in Chinese characters?
It is written 现在.
What HSK level is 现在?
现在 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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