人选

rénxuǎn

choice of person

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Understanding 人选

The word 人选 (rénxuǎn) refers specifically to a person chosen or selected for a particular role, position, or task. It is commonly used in contexts such as job recruitment, competitions, or any scenario where candidates are considered.

Usage and Nuance

When using 人选, the speaker implies a selection process has taken place or is underway. It often collocates with words related to roles or positions, such as 职位 (position), 经理 (manager), or 比赛 (competition).

Common Collocations

  • 人选名单: list of candidates, used when referring to a group of selected people.
  • 合适人选: suitable candidate, emphasizing the fit for the role.
  • 最佳人选: best candidate, highlighting the top choice.

Tips

Avoid confusing 人选 with 人员 (personnel), which refers more generally to staff or people involved. 人选 always implies a selection or nomination. It is a formal term often used in professional or official contexts.

Example Sentences

这次比赛的最佳人选是李明。

Zhè cì bǐsài de zuì jiā rénxuǎn shì Lǐ Míng.

The best candidate for this competition is Li Ming.

公司正在寻找合适的人选来担任经理职位。

Gōngsī zhèngzài xúnzhǎo héshì de rénxuǎn lái dānrèn jīnglǐ zhíwèi.

The company is looking for a suitable candidate to take the manager

经过多轮讨论,终于确定了人选名单。

Jīngguò duō lún tǎolùn, zhōngyú quèdìng le rénxuǎn míngdān.

After several rounds of discussion, the list of candidates was finally