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    Using 选手 (xuǎnshǒu) to express "contestant" or "athlete"

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    Structure

    选手

    Explanation

    The word 选手 (xuǎnshǒu) means "contestant," "competitor," or "athlete." It combines 选 (to select) and 手 (hand/expert). It is commonly used in sports, competitions, and talent shows to refer to someone who has been selected or is competing in an event.

    Examples

    • 这位选手的表现太精彩了！

      Zhè wèi xuǎnshǒu de biǎoxiàn tài jīngcǎi le!

      This contestant's performance was absolutely brilliant!

    • 每位参赛选手都经过了严格的选拔。

      Měi wèi cānsài xuǎnshǒu dōu jīngguò le yángé de xuǎnbá.

      Every competing contestant went through a rigorous selection process.

    • 她是我们队里最有实力的选手。

      Tā shì wǒmen duì lǐ zuì yǒu shílì de xuǎnshǒu.

      She is the strongest contestant on our team.

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