Definition
现有 (xiàn yǒu) means 'existing, currently available' — it's the general word for what exists now, like equipment or problems. 现存 (xiàn cún) is narrower, used for things still in existence (e.g., ancient texts); 现成 (xiàn chéng) means 'ready-made'; 现行 (xiàn xíng) applies to laws or rules currently in effect.
existingcurrently available
Examples
- 现有。Xuéxiào de xiàn yǒu shèbèi xūyào huàn le.The school's existing equipment needs to be replaced.
- 现有，。Gēnjù xiàn yǒu guīdìng, wǒmen bù néng zhèyàng zuò.According to the existing regulations, we cannot do this.
- 现有。Zhèxiē xiàn yǒu wèntí xūyào jǐnkuài jiějué.These existing problems need to be solved as soon as possible.
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