How to Say “Now” in Mandarin

现在
xiànzài

Now

Loop it until it sticks →or hear it in a slower voice, tone by tone

Character by character

  • 现xiànto appear
  • 在zàito exist

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Common questions

How do you say "Now" in Mandarin?
"Now" in Mandarin is 现在, pronounced xiànzài (fourth tone, fourth tone).
What does 现在 mean literally?
现在 breaks down as 现 (to appear) + 在 (to exist).
What tones does 现在 use?
现在 is pronounced xiànzài: fourth tone, fourth tone.