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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "candidate" with 人选 (rénxuǎn)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Noun/Adjective + 人选

    Explanation

    The noun 人选 (rénxuǎn) means "candidate" or "chosen person" and refers to someone being considered or selected for a role or position. It is commonly used in formal and news contexts when discussing personnel decisions.

    Examples

    • 这个职位的最终人选还没有确定。

      Zhège zhíwèi de zuìzhōng rénxuǎn hái méiyǒu quèdìng.

      The final candidate for this position has not yet been determined.

    • 他是大家公认的最佳人选。

      Tā shì dàjiā gōngrèn de zuìjiā rénxuǎn.

      He is the universally recognized best candidate.

    • 公司正在考虑几位经理职位的人选。

      Gōngsī zhèngzài kǎolǜ jǐ wèi jīnglǐ zhíwèi de rénxuǎn.

      The company is considering several candidates for the manager position.

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