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    Expressing 'general election' with 大选 (dàxuǎn)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Time Word + 大选

    Explanation

    The noun 大选 (dàxuǎn) means 'general election' or 'major election.' It refers to a nationwide or large-scale election, typically for a country's top leadership or parliament. It is frequently used in news reporting with time words like 年 (year) to specify when the election occurs.

    Examples

    • 今年的大选吸引了很多年轻人去投票。

      Jīnnián de dàxuǎn xīyǐn le hěn duō niánqīngrén qù tóupiào.

      This year's general election attracted many young people to vote.

    • 大选结果要到明天才能公布。

      Dàxuǎn jiéguǒ yào dào míngtiān cái néng gōngbù.

      The results of the general election won't be announced until tomorrow.

    • 每到大选前几个月，各种政治广告就多起来了。

      Měi dào dàxuǎn qián jǐ gè yuè, gè zhǒng zhèngzhì guǎnggào jiù duō qǐlái le.

      A few months before every general election, all kinds of political ads start to increase.

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