现在 xiànzài
now / right now / currently
现在 (xiànzài) means "now / right now / currently" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 现在
下午
xiàwǔ
afternoon
以后
yǐhòu
after / later
到时候
dàoshíhòu
when the time comes / see you then
星期几
xīngqī jǐ
what day of the week
晚点儿
wǎndiǎnr
a little later
Frequently asked questions
What does 现在 (xiànzài) mean in Chinese?
现在 (xiànzài) means "now / right now / currently" in Chinese. 现在 (xiànzài) means "now / right now / currently" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 现在 in a sentence?
Use 现在 (xiànzài) the way you would use "now / right now / currently" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 现在?
Common words that pair with 现在 include 下午, 以后, 到时候. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 现在 (xiànzài) and 今天 (jīntiān)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 现在 means "now / right now / currently"; 今天 means "today". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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