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现, the simplified form of 現, was originally written the same as 见 (to see). The 𤣩 (jade) component was later added to distinguish them, creating a character that combines the jade radical with the phonetic 见. Its earliest meaning was the visible gleam or lustre of jade. From this physical sense, it extended to mean "appear" or "manifest", and then came to refer to the present moment, current circumstances, or existing conditions.
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现在天气很好。
我发现了一个问题。
他出现在教室里。
现代科技发展很快。
现实生活并不容易。
她的表现非常出色。
这本书体现了作者的思想。
现场观众热烈鼓掌。
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