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现成 (xiànchéng) vs 现有 (xiànyǒu) — use 现成 for items that are ready to use, while 现有 refers to items that exist but may not be immediately usable.
Avoid using 现成 in overly formal contexts, as it is more common in everyday conversation. A frequent collocation is 现成的东西 (xiàn chéng de dōngxi), meaning 'ready-made items'. Be mindful of the tones, as mispronouncing them can change the meaning.
As an HSK 6 word, 现成 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to convenience and efficiency. Focus on its usage in practical contexts, such as discussing products or services that save time and effort.
Learners often confuse 现成 with 现有 (xiàn yǒu), which means 'currently available' but implies a different context. For example, saying '现成的资源' (xiàn chéng de zīyuán) is correct for 'ready-made resources', but '现有的资源' would be more appropriate for 'currently available resources'.
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How to say ready-made in Chinese
“ready-made” in Chinese is现成
现成 refers to items or solutions that are readily available and do not require additional work or preparation. It is commonly used in contexts where convenience and immediacy are valued, such as in shopping or problem-solving situations.
When to use 现成
Avoid using 现成 in overly formal contexts, as it is more common in everyday conversation. A frequent collocation is 现成的东西 (xiàn chéng de dōngxi), meaning 'ready-made items'. Be mindful of the tones, as mispronouncing them can change the meaning.
现成 or something close to it
现成 (xiànchéng) vs 现有 (xiànyǒu) — use 现成 for items that are ready to use, while 现有 refers to items that exist but may not be immediately usable.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 现成 with 现有 (xiàn yǒu), which means 'currently available' but implies a different context. For example, saying '现成的资源' (xiàn chéng de zīyuán) is correct for 'ready-made resources', but '现有的资源' would be more appropriate for 'currently available resources'.
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Grammar Patterns of 现成
现成 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他们出售自己动手做镶嵌画所需材料和____的镶板。
They sell materials for DIY mosaics and ready-made panels.
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Yes, 现成 can also describe ideas or solutions that are easy to implement without much effort.
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