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to choose

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

jue2ze2 • juézé

Meaning


Primary

to choose

Alternatives

choose, to pick out, pick out

Hint

This is a more literary phrasing.

Mnemonic


抉择 To choose is 抉 to pick out something and 择 choose it.

Usage


他 必须 在 留学 和 工作 之间 抉择。

He must choose between studying abroad and working.

这 两 件 外套 都 很 好看, 我 一时 难以 抉择。

Both coats look good, and I cannot decide right away.

面对 人生 的 重大 决定, 我们 应该 仔细 思考 再 抉择。

When facing major life decisions, we should think carefully before choosing.

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