入围

入圍

rùwéi

verb #17,472

Meanings

Literally 'enter the circle' - to make it into the inner circle of finalists.

这部电影入围了金马奖。

Zhè bù diànyǐng rùwéi le Jīnmǎjiǎng.

This film was nominated for the Golden Horse Awards.

她成功入围了决赛。

Tā chénggōng rùwéi le juésài.

She successfully made it to the finals.

usage

入围 is commonly used for film festivals, awards, and competitions. 入围名单 = shortlist. Similar to English 'nominated' for awards contexts.

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