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how to write xian(present) in chinese

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

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

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Basic explanations

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

1.  阶段
the present stage;

2.  
the existing [present] situation;

3.  年25岁
now twenty five years old;

4.  政府
the present government;

5.  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.  
pay cash;

2.  
cash;

3.  
discount

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

1.  
live from hand to mouth;

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

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

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

adj. (当时可以拿出来的) on hand:

1.  
ready money; cash

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

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