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HSK
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to select

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

xuan3ba2 xuǎnbá

Meaning


Primary

to select

Alternatives

select, selecting, selects, selected, to choose, choose

Hint

This word is usually used when talking about selecting people or talent.

Mnemonic


選拔 To select from a group of people is to think carefully about who you should 選 choose, then finally 拔 pulling out that person from the group.

Usage


他 被 選拔 為 班長。

He was selected as the class leader.

她 因 成績 優異 而 被 選拔。

She was selected because of her outstanding performance.

這 間 公司 只 選拔 最好 的 候選人。

This company only selects the best candidates.

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