人选

人選

rénxuǎn

noun HSK 7-9 #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

HSK 3

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.

HSK 6

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.

Tips

usage

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

Stroke Order

人 rén

选 xuǎn