现在

This is the 115th most frequent Chinese word.


现在

"现在" means "now" or "currently."


‘现在’ is used to indicate the present time, emphasizing the ongoing action.

我现在正在学习中文。

I am currently studying Chinese.


‘现在’ is used to mark a specific element of time, highlighting the immediate commencement of an action.

现在,我们可以开始讨论计划了。

Now, we can start discussing the plan.


‘现在’ here is part of the phrase ‘从现在起’, used to indicate a starting point in time that is the present.

从现在起,我决定每天早起锻炼身体。

From now on, I decide to wake up early every day to exercise.