COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 现 is built
Traditional etymology note: To see 见 jade 王; 见 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 现 (xiàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to appear
xiànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiàn
现
to appear
Common words
xiàn zài
现在
now; at present; at the moment; modern
fā xiàn
发现
to notice; to become aware of; to discover; to find; to detect; a discovery
biǎo xiàn
表现
to show; to show off; to display; to manifest
chū xiàn
出现
to appear; to arise; to emerge; to show up
xiàn jīn
现金
cash
xiàn yǒu
现有
currently existing; currently available
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
现
现
现
现
现
现
现
现
LEARNING TIP
Remember 现
Say “xiàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 现
Common words and phrases
xiàn zài
now; at present; at the moment; modern
fā xiàn
to notice; to become aware of; to discover; to find; to detect; a discovery
biǎo xiàn
to show; to show off; to display; to manifest
chū xiàn
to appear; to arise; to emerge; to show up
xiàn jīn
cash
xiàn yǒu
currently existing; currently available
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“现”。
Zhège zì shì “xiàn”.
This character is “现”.
我正在学习“现”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiàn” zì.
I am learning the character “现”.
请写一遍“现”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiàn”.
Please write “现” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 现?
现 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 现 (xiàn) mean?
现 (xiàn) means to appear.
What is the radical of 现?
The radical of 现 is 王, associated with Not yet classified.