How to write 现在 (xiàn zài) in Chinese

现在 (pinyin: xiàn zài, written "xian zai" or "xianzai") means now; at present; currently. Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write 现在.

Meaning

now; at present; currently

Stroke order

现

在

Character breakdown

现xiànnow, current; to appear 在zàiat, in, on; to exist; (continuous aspect, 'to be doing')

Examples

您好,我的车晚点了,现在错过了下一班。怎么办?

nín hǎo, wǒ de chē wǎn diǎn le, xiàn zài cuò guò le xià yì bān. zěn me bàn?

Hi, my train was late and now I've missed the next one. What should I do?

现在奶奶不在了。我每次包饺子,都还能听见她那句话。

xiàn zài nǎi nai bú zài le. wǒ měi cì bāo jiǎo zi, dōu hái néng tīng jiàn tā nà jù huà.

Grandma is gone now. Every time I make dumplings, I can still hear that line of hers.

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How to write 现在 (xiàn zài) in Chinese

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