HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
现 — to appear, to show, present
- Reading
- xiàn
- Meaning
- to appear, to show, present
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
现 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is xiàn and it means to appear, to show, present. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
现 appears in everyday chinese words such as 现在 (now, at present), 发现 (discover, find) and 出现 (appear, arise).
Chinese words containing 现
Frequently asked questions
What does 现 mean in Chinese?
现 means to appear, to show, present in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 现 read?
现 is read xiàn. Reading it inside real words — 现在 and 发现 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 现 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 现 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 现 in a word?
A common word containing 现 is 现在 (xiànzài) — "now, at present". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 现 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 现 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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