现成

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Usage of 现成

The adjective 现成 (xiànchéng) means "ready-made" or "already prepared." It is commonly used to describe objects, plans, or solutions that are available for immediate use without modification or additional work.

Common contexts

  • Describing products like clothes or food that are pre-made.
  • Referring to plans, answers, or methods that are ready to be applied.
  • Often contrasted with things that require creation or customization.

Collocations and patterns

Nuance and register

Using 现成 often implies convenience and efficiency but can sometimes carry a subtle suggestion that something is less personalized or less thoughtful. It is neutral in tone and suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

Common confusion

Don't confuse 现成 with (self-made). 现成 emphasizes something already prepared by others, while highlights personal creation.

Example Sentences

We bought ready-made clothes, no need to make them ourselves.

This plan is ready-made and can be used directly.

He doesn't like ready-made answers; he prefers to think for himself.