发现 (fāxiàn)

发现 means to discover or find out something that was previously unknown or unnoticed. It can refer to physical findings, realizations, or new knowledge.

Meanings

[verb] To discover; to find; to notice; to realize.
[noun] A discovery; a finding.

Example Sentences

我发现了一个好方法。 Wǒ fāxiàn le yīgè hǎo fāngfǎ. I discovered a good method.

他发现钱包不见了。 Tā fāxiàn qiánbāo bú jiàn le. He discovered that his wallet was missing.

科学家发现了一种新物质。 Kēxuéjiā fāxiàn le yī zhǒng xīn wùzhì. Scientists discovered a new substance.

我最近发现她越来越认真了。 Wǒ zuìjìn fāxiàn tā yuè lái yuè rènzhēn le. I recently noticed she has been getting more and more serious.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
发现问题	discover a problem
重大发现	major discovery
发现错误	find a mistake
突然发现	suddenly discover
有所发现	have made a discovery

Memory Hook

发 means "to send out / emit." 现 means "appear." Something sends itself out and appears before your eyes — that is the moment of discovery.