Chinese
xuǎn
Meaning: to choose
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

選
选

Example sentences

Which color do you choose?
結婚的日子已經選好了。
结婚的日子已经选好了。
The wedding date has already been chosen.
選禮物時,可以先想對方的興趣,比如音樂或料理。
选礼物时,可以先想对方的兴趣,比如音乐或料理。
When choosing a gift, you can first think about the other person's interests, such as music or cooking.
你必須選擇一個。
你必须选择一个。
You must choose one.
他被選為該慈善機構的常務理事。
他被选为该慈善机构的常务理事。
He was elected as a executive director of the charity organization.
他被選為這家公司的董事。
他被选为这家公司的董事。
He was elected as a director of this company.
她選了一塊藍色的窗簾。
她选了一块蓝色的窗帘。
She chose a blue curtain.
這道選擇題有四個選項,請選一個正確的。
这道选择题有四个选项,请选一个正确的。
This multiple-choice question has four options, please select a correct one.
他被選為新的組長。
他被选为新的组长。
He was elected as the new group leader.
他被選為學生會的幹事。
他被选为学生会的干事。
He was elected as an officer of the student council.

Usage Notes

To pick something out from a group.

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