候选

hòu xuǎn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 Uncommon

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Definitions

1. candidate (attributive)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 当选 dāng xuǎn 当选 dāng xuǎn to be elected as elected vs candidate: to be elected

Related words

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• 候选人 hòu xuǎn rén 候选人 hòu xuǎn rén candidate 人: candidate

Synonyms

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• 备选 bèi xuǎn 备选 bèi xuǎn alternative (plan, arrangement, strategy etc) attributive use: alternative (plan, arrangement, strategy etc)

Usage notes

Collocations

Often followed by 人, 者, or a noun phrase like 候选人 (candidate person), 候选名单 (candidate list).

Example Sentences

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他是 候选 人。

He is a candidate.

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Words Containing 候选

• 候选人 候选人 hòu xuǎn rén: candidate

Child Words of 候选

• 选 选 xuǎn: to choose
• 候 候 hòu: to wait