现代 (Xiàn dài) — Hyundai, South Korean company in Mandarin
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#727 most common word · HSK 4 · CEFR B1
Pinyin colour key: tone 1 (high flat), tone 2 (rising), tone 3 (dipping), tone 4 (falling), neutral.
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现代 is pronounced Xiàn dài. Tap any syllable’s row to hear the whole word.
In a sentence
Xiàn dài chéngshì hěn fánhuá.
Modern cities are very bustling.
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What does 现代 mean?+
现代 (Xiàn dài) means "Hyundai, South Korean company" in Mandarin Chinese.
How do you pronounce 现代?+
现代 is pronounced Xiàn dài. It uses the tone 4 (falling). Tap the character on this page to hear native audio.
How common is 现代 in Mandarin?+
现代 is the #727 most frequent word in spoken Mandarin, so it is one of the first words worth learning.
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