Definition
现行 (xiàn xíng) describes laws, rules, or systems that are currently in effect or in force. It differs from 有效 (yǒu xiào 'valid, effective'), which applies to documents or contracts that are legally valid, and from 现有 (xiàn yǒu 'existing'), which simply means something exists now (e.g., resources). 现任 (xiàn rèn) is for people currently holding a position, and 活期 (huó qī) is only for bank accounts.
adjective
currentin effectin force
Easily confused
- 显性xiǎn xìngsound-alike(genetics) dominant
Examples
- 现行。xiàn xíng fǎlǜ duì měi ge rén dōu shì píngděng de.The current laws are equal for everyone.
- 现行。Gōngsī xūyào zūnshǒu xiàn xíng guīdìng.The company must comply with current regulations.
- 现行。Zhège xiàn xíng zhìdù yǐjīng yòng le hěn duō nián.This current system has been used for many years.
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