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The word 选择 is formed by combining the characters 选 and 择, both of which independently mean "to choose" or "to select". 选 often conveys selecting from a set, while 择 emphasizes picking or opting. Their combination creates a compound word that reinforces the act of choosing, resulting in the meaning "to choose" or "choice".

Example Sentences Hide

这是我的选择。

Zhè shì wǒ de xuǎnzé.

This is my choice.

他选择留在家里。

Tā xuǎnzé liú zài jiā lǐ.

He chooses to stay at home.

我们需要做出正确的选择。

Wǒmen xūyào zuò chū zhèngquè de xuǎnzé.

We need to make the right choice.

在选择大学时，她考虑了多个因素。

Zài xuǎnzé dàxué shí, tā kǎolǜ le duō gè yīnsù.

When choosing a university, she considered multiple factors.

尽管面临许多困难，但他仍然坚持自己的选择，从不后悔。

Jǐnguǎn miànlín xǔduō kùnnán, dàn tā réngrán jiānchí zìjǐ de xuǎnzé, cóng bù hòuhuǐ.

Despite facing many difficulties, he still insists on his choice and never regrets it.

Word Definition - 选择

xuǎn zé to select; to pick; choice; option; alternative

Individual Character Details

选 xuǎn
择 zé