how to write xian(present) in chinese

现

pinyinxiàn
radicals见Stroke count8
eanglish meaningpresent; now; current; existing; in time of need; extempore; on hand; show; appear; reveal

Stroke order of the Chinese character "现" (xian)

Handwriting

n. （现在; 此刻） present; now; current; existing:

1. 现阶段
the present stage;

2. 现况
the existing [present] situation;

3. 现年25岁
now twenty five years old;

4. 现政府
the present government;

5. 现派张同志前往你处接洽。
We are now sending Comrade Zhang along to get in touch with you.

n. （现款） cash; ready money:

1. 付现
pay cash;

2. 兑现
cash;

3. 贴现
discount

adv. （临时; 当时） (do sth.) in time of need; extempore:

1. 现挣现吃
live from hand to mouth;

2. 现打的烧饼
sesame cakes just out of the oven;

3. 他在晚会上现编了一首诗。
He improvised a poem at the evening party.

4. 这点技术也是工作中现学的。
What skill I have has been picked up on the job.

adj. （当时可以拿出来的） on hand:

1. 现钱
ready money; cash

v. （表露在外面，使人可以看见） show; appear; reveal:

1. 她脸上渐渐现出了笑容。
Gradually, a smile appeared on her face.