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 ·

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.

Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.