候补 (hòu bǔ) — to be a candidate (for a position); to be an alternate; to serve as a substitute
Definition
候补 means 'to be on the waiting list / an alternate' — someone who steps in only if the main candidate is unavailable. Implies a formal queue or backup role, not just being one of many applicants.
verb
to be a candidate (for a position)to be an alternateto serve as a substitute
Examples
- 候补。Tā zhèng zài hòu bǔ zhè ge zhí wèi.He is currently a candidate for this position.
- 候补。Tā hòu bǔ le sān nián cái zhèng shì dāng xuǎn.He was an alternate for three years before being formally elected.
- 候补。Gōng sī jué dìng ràng tā hòu bǔ zǒng jīng lǐ.The company decided to make him a candidate for general manager.
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