初选 (chū xuǎn) — primary election

Definition

初选 (chū xuǎn) is the first round of a multi-stage election, used to narrow candidates before the final vote. Distinct from 选举 (xuǎnjǔ), which is the general act of voting.

noun
primary election

Examples

  • 初选
    Jīn nián de chū xuǎn jiāng zài wǔ yuè jǔ xíng.
    This year's primary election will be held in May.
  • 初选
    Liǎng wèi hòu xuǎn rén zhèng zài wèi chū xuǎn zuò zhǔn bèi.
    The two candidates are preparing for the primary election.
  • 初选
    chū xuǎn De jié guǒ jiāng yǐng xiǎng zuì zhōng xuǎn jǔ.
    The result of the primary election will affect the final election.

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