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候选人
hòuxuǎnrén
Description
候选人是在选举里想被大家选上的人。
A 候选人 is a person who wants to be chosen by everyone in an election.
比如当总统或者当班长的时候，我们都可以有很多候选人。
For example, when running for president or class monitor, we can have many 候选人.
Meanings
候选人hòuxuǎnrén
a candidate in an election
这次选举有三个候选人。
There are three candidates in this election.
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Notes
- Etymology
候选 (be a candidate) + 人 (person), literally 'person waiting to be chosen'.
- Nuance
used for people running for office or positions, not for job applicants generally.
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