现在 (xiànzài) — now, currently
HSK 1 | adverb/noun | the present moment
现在 (xiànzài)
现在 means now or currently, referring to the present moment. It is placed at the beginning of a sentence or directly before the verb.
Meanings
- [adverb/noun] Now, at present, currently.
Example Sentences
现在几点了？ Xiànzài jǐ diǎn le? What time is it now?
我现在很忙。 Wǒ xiànzài hěn máng. I am very busy right now.
现在我们开始上课。 Xiànzài wǒmen kāishǐ shàngkè. Now let's start class.
你现在在哪里？ Nǐ xiànzài zài nǎlǐ? Where are you right now?
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 现在几点 | what time is it now |
| 现在开始 | start now |
| 从现在起 | from now on |
| 现在的情况 | the current situation |
| 就是现在 | right now |
| 到现在 | up until now |
Memory Hook
现 has the "now/present" meaning and 在 means "to be at." Together they say "being at the present moment."