现在
xiànzài
now; currently
Type: NounsHSK 1
现 (to appear) + 在 (to be at). What is appearing right at this moment — now.
In modern Chinese, 现在 is the standard word for 'now'. In formal or literary contexts you also see 如今 (rújīn) or 当今 (dāngjīn). It's used very frequently in daily speech.
现
王wángjade
见jiànto see
在
土tǔearth
才cáisprout
我现在忙。
Wǒ xiànzài máng.
I am busy now.
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