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    Expressing "to choose or select" with 挑选 (tiāoxuǎn)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    挑选 + Object

    Explanation

    挑选 (tiāoxuǎn) is a verb meaning "to choose," "to select," or "to pick out." It implies a careful, deliberate selection process from among multiple options. It is commonly used when shopping, hiring, or making any considered choice.

    Examples

    • 她在市场上仔细挑选了最新鲜的水果。

      Tā zài shìchǎng shàng zǐxì tiāoxuǎn le zuì xīnxiān de shuǐguǒ.

      She carefully selected the freshest fruit at the market.

    • 公司正在挑选合适的候选人担任经理。

      Gōngsī zhèngzài tiāoxuǎn héshì de hòuxuǎnrén dānrèn jīnglǐ.

      The company is selecting a suitable candidate for the manager position.

    • 你慢慢挑选，不着急。

      Nǐ mànman tiāoxuǎn, bù zhāojí.

      Take your time choosing, there's no rush.

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