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    Using 候选人 (hòuxuǎnrén) to mean "candidate"

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    Explanation

    候选人 (hòuxuǎnrén) is a noun meaning "candidate," typically referring to someone running for political office or being considered for a position. It is composed of 候选 (to await selection) and 人 (person). For example, 总统候选人 means "presidential candidate."

    Examples

    • 今年一共有三位候选人参加选举。

      jīnnián yīgòng yǒu sān wèi hòuxuǎnrén cānjiā xuǎnjǔ.

      A total of three candidates are participating in the election this year.

    • 选民们对这位候选人的表现非常满意。

      xuǎnmínmen duì zhè wèi hòuxuǎnrén de biǎoxiàn fēicháng mǎnyì.

      The voters are very satisfied with this candidate's performance.

    • 总统候选人在电视上进行了辩论。

      zǒngtǒng hòuxuǎnrén zài diànshì shàng jìnxíng le biànlùn.

      The presidential candidates debated on television.

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