xuǎn

to choose

HSK 3

漢字分解

Usage of (xuǎn)

The character primarily means "to choose" or "to select." It is commonly used when talking about making choices among options, such as selecting colors, majors, or winners in a competition.

Common Collocations

Notes

When using , the object of selection usually follows directly after the verb. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid confusing with (tiāo), which often implies a more careful or picky selection. is more neutral and general.

Practical Tip

In conversations, is often paired with (cóng) to indicate the range of options, e.g., ... (choose from...).

例文

你可以从这些颜色中选一个喜欢的。

Nǐ kěyǐ cóng zhèxiē yánsè zhōng xuǎn yīgè xǐhuān de。

You can choose one color you like from these.

学生们正在选他们的专业。

Xuéshēngmen zhèngzài xuǎn tāmen de zhuānyè。

The students are choosing their majors.

这次比赛谁被选为冠军了?

Zhè cì bǐsài shéi bèi xuǎn wéi guànjūn le?

Who was chosen as the champion in this competition?