现在 (xiànzài)
noun · Beginner · Numbers & Time
Meaning
English: Now
The present moment.
Examples
🗣 现在几点了？
💬 What time is it now?
Etymology
‘现在’ (xiànzài) combines ‘现’ (xiàn), meaning ‘present’, with ‘在’ (zài), signifying ‘to be at’, indicating the current moment.
How & Where It’s Used
‘现在’ is frequently used in spoken and written Chinese to discuss the present moment, applicable in both casual conversations and formal language.
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