Definition
候选人 specifically refers to a candidate for a position, such as in an election or job recruitment. It differs from 考生 (kǎoshēng), which is a test-taker or exam candidate, and from 人选 (rénxuǎn), which means a chosen person or nominee in a broader selection context.
noun
candidate
Measure word · 名
Examples
- 候选人。Gōngsī zhèngzài zhāopìn xīn de hòu xuǎn rén.The company is recruiting new candidates.
- 候选人。Sān wèi hòu xuǎn rén dōu fābiǎo le yǎnjiǎng.All three candidates gave speeches.
- 候选人。Xuǎnmín men zhèngzài liǎojiě měi wèi hòu xuǎn rén de zhèngcè.Voters are learning about each candidate's policies.
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