现象

• 拼音: xiàn xiàng
• 汉字拆解: 现 = 王 (jade) + 见 (see); 象 = pictograph of an elephant, extended to mean 'image' or 'appearance'

含义

Phenomenon; an observable occurrence or fact. Used to describe things that can be observed or noticed in society, nature, or daily life.

A somewhat formal noun commonly used in news, academic discussion, and everyday conversation to describe notable trends, patterns, or occurrences. Often paired with adjectives like 社会 (social), 自然 (natural), or 奇怪 (strange).

例句

1. 这种现象在大城市越来越常见。
2. 老师让我们观察自然现象。
3. 网上购物是一种新的社会现象。

用法指南

语境: academic, news, discussion

语气: analytical

正确说法

• 这是一个值得研究的现象。(This is a phenomenon worth studying.)
• 你注意到这个现象了吗？(Have you noticed this phenomenon?)

错误说法

• 今天的现象是下雨了。(Don't use 现象 for single weather events — it refers to broader observable patterns, not individual occurrences.)

起源与历史

现 means 'present' or 'appear' and 象 means 'image' or 'form'. Together they describe something that manifests or appears before the observer.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal