English–Chinese
“phenomenon” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiàn xiàng
Example
这种现象很常见。zhè zhǒng xiàn xiàng hěn cháng jiàn
This phenomenon is very common.
How to say “phenomenon” in Chinese
“Phenomenon” in Chinese is 现象 (xiàn xiàng).
What appears on the surface and can be noticed as a state, change, pattern, or event.
Example sentences with 现象
春天的气候变化是自然的现象。chūn tiān de qì hòu biàn huà shì zì rán de xiàn xiàng
Changes in the spring climate are a natural phenomenon.
Tips for using 现象
- English speakers often associate "phenomenon" with something unusual or scientific, while Chinese uses it broadly for an observable situation or trend, including common ones.