How common it is
发现 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
Guest access
Guests can browse all words. Sign in or create an account to save progress and unlock more practice.
Pronunciation focus
Say fāxiàn slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
“发现”常用于描述在日常生活中偶然或有意地找到或认识到某事物。
fāxiàn cháng yòng wú lù qū miáo dá zài rì kāi shēn zhōng gǒu rán huò yǒu yì dìng dǎo zhào mǒu shì wù.
"发现" is often used to describe finding or recognizing something in daily life, either by chance or intentionally.
Context note
“发现”常用于描述在日常生活中偶然或有意地找到或认识到某事物。例如：妈妈发现了新衣服，老师发现了问题。
fāxiàn cháng yòng wú lù qū miáo dá zài rì kāi shēn zhōng gǒu rán huò yǒu yì dìng dǎo zhào mǒu shì wù. rúlèi：mā ma fāxiàn le xīn yīfú, lǎoshī fāxiàn le wèntí.
"发现" is often used to describe finding or recognizing something in daily life, either by chance or intentionally. For example: Mom discovered a new dress, the teacher found a problem.
5 examples
我发现了一个新玩具。
wǒ fā xiàn le yí gè xīn wán jù。
I discovered a new toy.
他发现了错误的答案。
tā fā xiàn le cuò wù de dá àn。
He found the wrong answer.
我们发现了一只小猫。
wǒ men fā xiàn le yì zhī xiǎo māo。
We found a little cat.
她发现了妈妈的秘密。
tā fā xiàn le mā ma de mì mì。
She discovered her mom's secret.
科学家们发现了新的病毒。
kē xué jiā men fā xiàn le xīn de bìng dú。
Scientists discovered a new virus.
5 mini stories
小明发现了一本有趣的书。他很喜欢。
xiǎo míng fā xiàn le yì běn yǒu qù de shū。 tā hěn xǐ huan。
Xiaoming found an interesting book. He really liked it.
妈妈带我们去公园，我发现了许多漂亮的花。
mā ma dài wǒ men qù gōng yuán， wǒ fā xiàn le xǔ duō piào liang de huā。
Mom took us to the park, and I discovered many beautiful flowers.
老师发现小华在课堂上很认真。
lǎo shī fā xiàn xiǎo huá zài kè táng shàng hěn rèn zhēn。
The teacher noticed that Xiaohua was very focused in class.
爸爸发现家里有很多旧书可以卖掉。
bà ba fā xiàn jiā lǐ yǒu hěn duō jiù shū kě yǐ mài diào。
Dad found many old books at home that could be sold.
妹妹发现了一个漂亮的蝴蝶结，她很高兴。
mèi mei fā xiàn le yí gè piào liang de hú dié jié， tā hěn gāo xìng。
Sis discovered a pretty bow, she was very happy.