现在 (xiàn zài)

Character breakdown

• 现 (xiàn) · 8 strokes

  Simplified form of 現. Etymologically related to 见 (to see). Originally these two characters were written the same, then the 𤣩 component was added to distinguish them.

• 在 (zài) · 6 strokes

  Composed of 才 and 士, which both represent the sound.

Example sentences

1. 现在呢？ — And now?
2. 现在忙 — Busy right now.
3. 现在走！ — Go now!
4. 现在睡。 — Sleep now.
5. Muiriel现在20岁了。 — Muiriel is 20 now.

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