竞
选

About

The word "竞选" is formed by combining the character "竞", which means to compete or contend, with the character "选", which means to choose or select. Together, they create a compound word that literally signifies "compete to choose", directly referring to the activity of campaigning for election, where individuals compete to be selected for a position.

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他在竞选总统。

Tā zài jìngxuǎn zǒngtǒng.

He is running for president.

这次竞选非常激烈。

Zhè cì jìngxuǎn fēicháng jīliè.

This election campaign is very intense.

她正在准备竞选演讲。

Tā zhèngzài zhǔnbèi jìngxuǎn yǎnjiǎng.

She is preparing her campaign speech.

他成功竞选为学生会主席。

Tā chénggōng jìngxuǎn wéi xuéshēnghuì zhǔxí.

He successfully ran for student council president.

在激烈的竞选中，候选人需要赢得选民的支持。

Zài jīliè de jìngxuǎn zhōng, hòuxuǎn rén xūyào yíngdé xuǎnmín de zhīchí.

In a fierce election campaign, candidates need to win the support of voters.

Word Definition - 竞选

jìng xuǎn to take part in an election; to run for office

Individual Character Details

竞 jìng
选 xuǎn