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The word "现在" is formed by combining the character "现", which means "to appear" or "to present", with the character "在", which means "to exist" or "to be at". Together, these characters create the concept of what is currently appearing or existing, resulting in the meaning "now" or "the present time".

Example Sentences Hide

现在天气很好。

Xiànzài tiānqì hěn hǎo.

Now the weather is very good.

我们现在开始上课。

Wǒmen xiànzài kāishǐ shàngkè.

We now start class.

他现在在北京工作。

Tā xiànzài zài Běijīng gōngzuò.

He is now working in Beijing.

现在的情况比之前好多了。

Xiànzài de qíngkuàng bǐ zhīqián hǎo duōle.

The current situation is much better than before.

尽管现在遇到困难，但我们不会放弃。

Jǐnguǎn xiànzài yù dào kùnnán, dàn wǒmen bù huì fàngqì.

Even though we encounter difficulties now, we will not give up.

Word Definition - 现在

xiàn zài now; at present; currently

Individual Character Details

现 xiàn
在 zài