Definition
民选 is an attributive word (属性词) meaning 'popularly elected' or 'elected by the people'. It is used before a noun to describe officials, representatives, or governments that come to power through a popular vote, as opposed to being appointed or inherited. In Chinese political discourse, it often contrasts with 任命 (appointed) or 世袭 (hereditary).
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(attributive) popularly electedelected by the people
Examples
- 民选。mín xuǎn zhèngfǔ gèng shòu rénmín xìnrèn.A popularly elected government is more trusted by the people.
- 民选。Tā shì dì yī wèi mín xuǎn shìzhǎng.He is the first popularly elected mayor.
- 民选。mín xuǎn dàibiǎo xūyào dìngqī xiàng xuǎnmín huìbào gōngzuò.Elected representatives need to report their work to voters regularly.
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