候选人 (hòu xuǎn rén) — candidate
Definition
A person nominated or running for a position in an election or formal selection. Broader than 考生 (limited to exams) and more concrete than the abstract 人选 ('candidate' as a choice of person).
noun
candidate
Measure word · 名
Examples
- 候选人。Gōng sī zhèng zài zhāo pìn xīn de hòu xuǎn rén.The company is recruiting new candidates.
- 候选人。Sān wèi hòu xuǎn rén dōu fā biǎo le yǎn jiǎng.All three candidates gave speeches.
- 候选人。Xuǎn mín men zhèng zài liǎo jiě měi wèi hòu xuǎn rén de zhèng cè.Voters are learning about each candidate's policies.
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