The word 候选人 is formed by combining three meaningful characters: 候 (hòu), which conveys the idea of "awaiting" or "being in line for"; 选 (xuǎn), meaning "to choose" or "to elect"; and 人 (rén), meaning "person". When read sequentially, these components logically construct the concept of "a person who is awaiting selection", perfectly capturing the essence of a candidate, someone put forward or considered for a position or honor.