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    Expressing 'to elect' with 选举 (xuǎnjǔ)

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    Permission & Ability

    Structure

    Subject + 选举 + Object

    Explanation

    选举 (xuǎnjǔ) means "to elect" or "election" and is used in both verbal and nominal contexts. It commonly appears in political discussions, such as describing the process of voting for leaders or officials.

    Examples

    • 今年的选举结果出乎了很多人的意料。

      Jīnnián de xuǎnjǔ jiéguǒ chūhū le hěn duō rén de yìliào.

      This year's election results surprised many people.

    • 市民们都积极参与了这次选举活动。

      Shìmín men dōu jījí cānyù le zhè cì xuǎnjǔ huódòng.

      Citizens all actively participated in this election.

    • 大家选举他当了班长，因为他很有责任感。

      Dàjiā xuǎnjǔ tā dāng le bānzhǎng, yīnwèi tā hěn yǒu zérèngǎn.

      Everyone elected him as class monitor because he has a strong sense of responsibility.

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