What does 现在 mean in Chinese?

现在 (xiàn zài) means "now; at present; at the moment; modern; current; nowadays" in Chinese. It is an HSK Level 1 word.

How do you pronounce 现在?

现在 is pronounced "xiàn zài" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

现在 is an HSK Level 1 word (HSK 2.0: Level 2, HSK 3.0: Level 1).

现在 is made up of the characters 现, 在. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

You can practice writing 现在 using our stroke order tool.

现在

xiàn zài

now; at present; at the moment; modern

Traditional: 現在

现在几点了？

Xiànzài jǐ diǎn le

What time is it now?

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Reviewed by Rudolph Minister, Founder and HSK Instructor.