Definition
选举 (xuǎnjǔ) is the formal verb for 'to elect', used in official or political contexts for choosing representatives or leaders through a voting process. It is more specific and formal than 选 (xuǎn), which can mean 'choose' or 'select' in everyday situations. 推选 (tuīxuǎn) emphasizes the nomination stage before the election.
verb
to elect
Measure word · 次, 个
Examples
- 选举。Wǒmen xuǎn jǔ le yí wèi xīn zhǔxí.We elected a new chairperson.
- 选举。Dàjiā tóupiào xuǎn jǔ tā dāng dàibiǎo.Everyone voted to elect him as the representative.
- 选举。Míngnián xūyào chóngxīn xuǎn jǔ lǐngdǎo.Next year we need to re-elect the leadership.
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