人选

人選

rénxuǎn

noun HSK 7 #3,482

Measure Word

一个人选 gè

Meanings

1 candidate
2 person selected for a role

Characters

to choose; to select

Literally 'person to select' — a candidate or person being considered

Examples

他是这个职位的最佳人选。

Tā shì zhège zhíwèi de zuìjiā rénxuǎn.

He is the best candidate for this position.

我们还没有确定合适的人选。

Wǒmen hái méiyǒu quèdìng héshì de rénxuǎn.

We haven't confirmed a suitable candidate yet.

Tips

usage

人选 focuses on being chosen/considered for a specific role. Compare with 候选人 (hòuxuǎnrén), which specifically means 'candidate' in elections or formal competitions.

Stroke Order

人 rén

选 xuǎn