(xuǎn zé) - to choose, to select; choice, option in Mandarin
xuǎnzéTraditional: 選擇
HSK 4
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Translation
to choose, to select; choice, option
Word origin
A two-character compound meaning to choose. 选 (xuǎn) 'to choose' is the simplified form of 選, with the 辶 'movement' radical, and 择 (zé) 'to select' has the 扌 'hand' radical, both fitting the act of picking out.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 选 (xuǎn, 'to choose'; 辶 movement radical) + 择 (zé, 'to select'; 扌 hand radical)
Stroke order
选
择
Examples
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You made the right choice.
红蓝。
You can choose red or blue.
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Life requires constant decision-making.
？
Which one do you choose?
艰。
This is a difficult choice.
选择 (xuǎn zé) - to choose, to select; choice, option.
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