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    Expressing "election" with 选举 (xuǎnjǔ)

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    Explanation

    选举 (xuǎnjǔ) means "election." It can function as both a noun referring to the event of an election and a verb meaning "to elect." It is used in political and organizational contexts.

    Examples

    • 今年的选举结果出来了吗?

      Jīnnián de xuǎnjǔ jiéguǒ chūlái le ma?

      Have the results of this year's election come out?

    • 公司要选举新的董事长。

      Gōngsī yào xuǎnjǔ xīn de dǒngshìzhǎng.

      The company is going to elect a new chairman of the board.

    • 很多市民积极参加了这次选举。

      Hěn duō shìmín jījí cānjiā le zhè cì xuǎnjǔ.

      Many citizens actively participated in this election.

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