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竞选 (jìng xuǎn) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

竞选 (jìng xuǎn) is a Chinese word: to run for election. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 竞选

动 dòng verb

to run for election

他决定竞选总统。

tā jué dìng jìng xuǎn zǒng tǒng

He decided to run for president.

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Word breakdown

竞 jìng — to compete, to contest

Words with this character (4)

选 xuǎn — to elect, to choose, selection

Words with this character (16)
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  • 6 筛选 shāi xuǎn — to screen, to filter HSK 6
    • 筛 to sift, to sieve; contributes the filtering/screening aspect
    • 选 to select, to choose; contributes the selection aspect
    Example

    我们需要筛选合适的候选人。

    wǒ men xū yào shāi xuǎn hé shì de hòu xuǎn rén

    We need to screen suitable candidates.

  • 7 评选 píng xuǎn — to select (through evaluation) HSK 6
    • 评 to evaluate, to assess, to judge
    • 选 to select, to choose
    Example

    学校每年评选优秀学生。

    xué xiào měi nián píng xuǎn yōu xiù xué shēng

    The school selects outstanding students every year.

  • 8 选修 xuǎn xiū — to take as an elective HSK 6
    • 选 to choose, to select
    • 修 to study, to take (a course)
    Example

    我这学期选修了三门课程。

    wǒ zhè xué qī xuǎn xiū le sān mén kè chéng

    I'm taking three elective courses this semester.

  • 9 选拔 xuǎn bá — to select, to choose HSK 6
    • 选 to choose, to pick
    • 拔 to select the best, to pick out (talented ones)
    Example

    学校每年选拔优秀学生参加比赛。

    xué xiào měi nián xuǎn bá yōu xiù xué shēng cān jiā bǐ sài

    The school selects excellent students to participate in competitions every year.

  • 10 人选 rén xuǎn — candidate HSK 7
    • 人 person
    • 选 selected/chosen
    Example

    他是这个职位的最佳人选。

    tā shì zhè ge zhí wèi de zuì jiā rén xuǎn

    He is the best candidate for this position.

  • 11 候选人 hòu xuǎn rén — candidate HSK 7
    • 候 waiting, awaiting (selection)
    • 选 selection, to be chosen
    • 人 person
    Example

    今年有三位候选人参加选举。

    jīn nián yǒu sān wèi hòu xuǎn rén cān jiā xuǎn jǔ

    This year there are three candidates participating in the election.

  • 12 推选 tuī xuǎn — to elect HSK 7
    • 推 to nominate, to recommend
    • 选 to select, to choose
    Example

    大家推选她为代表。

    dà jiā tuī xuǎn tā wéi dài biǎo

    Everyone elected her as representative.

  • 13 选举 xuǎn jǔ — elect HSK 7
    • 选 select, choose
    • 举 nominate, raise up
    Example

    学生们正在选举学生会主席。

    xué shēng men zhèng zài xuǎn jǔ xué shēng huì zhǔ xí

    The students are electing the student council president.

  • 14 选民 xuǎn mín — voter HSK 7
    • 选 to select, to vote
    • 民 people, citizens
    Example

    每个选民都有投票的权利。

    měi gè xuǎn mín dōu yǒu tóu piào de quán lì

    Every voter has the right to vote.

  • 15 选用 xuǎn yòng — to select and use HSK 7
    • 选 to select, to choose
    • 用 to use, to employ
    Example

    我们应该选用环保材料。

    wǒ men yīng gāi xuǎn yòng huán bǎo cái liào

    We should select and use environmentally friendly materials.

  • 16 选项 xuǎn xiàng — option HSK 7
    • 选 to choose/select
    • 项 item/entry
    Example

    这道题有四个选项。

    zhè dào tí yǒu sì gè xuǎn xiàng

    This question has four options.

Structure & writing
1 竞 jìng — competition; to compete against each other

竞 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 立 lì — to stand; to stand upright
立 is a component in 17 characters
HSK 2
位 wèi position; location 站 zhàn to stand upright with feet on the ground
HSK 3
接 jiē to approach; to come into contact with 音 yīn sound; pronunciation
HSK 4
亲 qīn related by blood or marriage; esp. parents 垃 lā used in 垃圾 (lājī): ① garbage, refuse ② (attributive) worthless or harmful 拉 lā to pull toward oneself or drag along 竞 jìng competition; to compete against each other 童 tóng child; young kid
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辛 xīn pungent; spicy
HSK 6
竖 shù upright, vertical, perpendicular to the ground (opposite of '横') 端 duān upright; proper 粒 lì small round or tiny fragment-shaped object
HSK 7
毅 yì resolute, firm and unwavering in purpose 泣 qì to weep silently or softly 竣 jùn to complete; to finish (a task or project) 竭 jié to exhaust, use up completely
1.2 兄 xiōng — older brother
兄 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 4
克 kè to be able to; can 况 kuàng situation; condition 祝 zhù to wish; to express good wishes 竞 jìng competition; to compete against each other
HSK 7
兑 duì exchange (old gold or silver items for new ones at a jewelry shop) 党 dǎng political party; in China, specifically refers to the Communist Party of China

Stroke order

2 选 xuǎn — to choose; to select; to pick

选 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 辶 chuò — walk/movement radical, indicating motion or walking
辶 is a component in 68 characters
HSK 1
边 biān border between countries or regions 还 huán to return to the original place or state 这 zhè this (person or thing nearby, as opposed to 那) 道 dào road; path; passage
HSK 2
过 guò to move from one place or party to another 运 yùn to rotate; to move in sequence 近 jìn near, close (in space or time; opposite of 远) 进 jìn to move forward (opposite of 退) 远 yuǎn far; distant (in space or time, opposite of 近)
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送 sòng to deliver or bring something to someone
HSK 3
迎 yíng to welcome; to greet 迟 chí slow, sluggish 适 shì (lit.) to go; to travel to 选 xuǎn to choose; to select; to pick 遇 yù to meet, encounter, come across
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遍 biàn universal, widespread
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达 dá to go through; to reach 连 lián to connect, to link 迷 mí unable to distinguish; lost the ability to discern or judge 递 dì to deliver; to pass on 通 tōng unobstructed; able to pass through
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逛 guàng to stroll; to wander; to roam around 速 sù fast; swift; rapid 邀 yāo to invite 随 suí to follow
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迅 xùn extremely fast; swift 返 fǎn to return, to go back 违 wéi to disobey; to violate 述 shù to narrate; to state; to recount 迹 jì trace; mark left behind
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追 zhuī to chase; to catch up with 退 tuì to move backward (opposite of 进) 逐 zhú to chase, to pursue 途 tú road; path 造 zào to make; to manufacture 逻 luó to patrol; to make rounds 遗 yí to omit or lose due to carelessness 遵 zūn (lit.) to follow; along 避 bì to avoid; to evade
HSK 6
迈 mài to stride; to step over 迫 pò to compel; to force 逃 táo to flee; to escape from an unfavorable situation 透 tòu (of liquid, light, etc.) to seep through; to penetrate 逗 dòu to tease; to provoke
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逼 bī to coerce; to threaten 遥 yáo far; distant 遭 zāo to encounter (misfortune or adversity)
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巡 xún to patrol; to make rounds of inspection 辽 liáo distant; far 迁 qiān to move, relocate (an office, residence, etc.) 迄 qì to reach; up to 迪 dí (lit.) to enlighten; to guide
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迭 dié to alternate; to take turns 迸 bèng to spurt out; to splash outward 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺) 逊 xùn to abdicate (the throne) 逝 shì to pass; to vanish (esp. of time or flowing water) 逞 chěng show off (one's talent, power, etc.); boast 逢 féng to encounter; to meet 逮 dài (lit.) to reach; to arrive at 逸 yì comfortable and at ease; leisurely 逾 yú to exceed; to surpass 遏 è to stop; to suppress; to restrain 遛 liù to stroll, walk slowly and leisurely 遣 qiǎn to dispatch; to send 遮 zhē to block from view; to obscure 邃 suì deep and distant (of time or space) 隧 suì tunnel; underground or mountain passage
2.2 先 xiān — before; preceding (opposite of 'after')
先 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 2
洗 xǐ to wash; to clean with water, gasoline, kerosene, etc.
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选 xuǎn to choose; to select; to pick
HSK 5
赞 zàn to help; to support
HSK 7
宪 xiàn (lit.) laws and decrees

Stroke order