现行 (xiàn xíng) — current, in effect, in force
Definition
Used for laws, regulations, or systems that are 'currently in force' (现行法律, 现行规定). Unlike 有效, it describes what is officially active now, not whether something produces results.
adjective
currentin effectin force
Examples
- 现行。xiàn xíng Fǎ lǜ duì měi gè rén dōu shì píng děng de.The current laws are equal for everyone.
- 现行。Gōng sī xū yào zūn shǒu xiàn xíng guī dìng.The company must comply with current regulations.
- 现行。Zhè ge xiàn xíng zhì dù yǐ jīng yòng le hěn duō nián.This current system has been used for many years.
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