初选 (chū xuǎn) — primary election
Definition
初选 (chū xuǎn) is the first round of a multi-stage election, used to narrow candidates before the final vote. Distinct from 选举 (xuǎnjǔ), which is the general act of voting.
noun
primary election
Examples
- 初选。Jīn nián de chū xuǎn jiāng zài wǔ yuè jǔ xíng.This year's primary election will be held in May.
- 初选。Liǎng wèi hòu xuǎn rén zhèng zài wèi chū xuǎn zuò zhǔn bèi.The two candidates are preparing for the primary election.
- 初选。chū xuǎn De jié guǒ jiāng yǐng xiǎng zuì zhōng xuǎn jǔ.The result of the primary election will affect the final election.
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