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选
xuǎn
Description
"选"的意思是从很多东西里面挑出一个你要的。
"选" means to pick one you want from many things.
我们在买东西、投票的时候常常用这个词。
We often use this word when buying things or voting.
Meanings
选xuǎn
to choose, to pick, to select
你选一个你喜欢的颜色。
Choose a color you like.
选xuǎn
to elect, to vote for
大家选他当班长。
Everyone chose him as the class monitor.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
选 is the everyday verb; 选择 is the more formal noun/verb 'choice, to choose'.
- Etymology
the character combines 辶 (walking) with 巽, suggesting sending/picking people.
In videos
“那我现在其实选这个纸质的书”
“就是你一定要选，呃，社团活动。”
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