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March 24, 2026
竞选(競選)jìngxuǎn(jing4xuan3)
竞选 (jìngxuǎn) refers to the act of participating in an election or running for political office. This term is commonly used in contexts involving political campaigns, where individuals or parties seek to gain public support for election to governmental positions. It conveys a sense of competition among candidates for winning votes.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, elections can be less frequent and are often influenced by the political system, making the concept of 竞选 particularly significant during major political events like local or national elections.
Memory Tip
Imagine a race where candidates are 'jing' (精) or elite, vying for the 'xuan' (选) or chosen position. Visualize a group of determined runners on a track, each carrying a banner with their platform, racing to be the one selected by the voters.
Meanings of 竞选
jìngxuǎn(jing4xuan3)
1to take part in an election
2to run for office
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About 竞选
竞选Simplified
競選Traditional
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名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
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候选 (hòuxuǎn) - use 竞选 when emphasizing the act of campaigning, while 候选 focuses on the status of being a candidate.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a race where candidates are 'jing' (精) or elite, vying for the 'xuan' (选) or chosen position. Visualize a group of determined runners on a track, each carrying a banner with their platform, racing to be the one selected by the voters.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context in which 竞选 is used, as it is primarily formal and related to politics. Common collocations include 竞选总统 (run for president) or 竞选活动 (campaign activities). Learners often confuse it with 选举 (election); remember, 竞选 focuses on the candidates' actions, while 选举 refers to the event itself.
HSK Study Tips
As a HSK 6 word, 竞选 connects with other political terms and vocabulary related to governance and public service. Students should focus on understanding its use in formal contexts and relate it to related concepts like 选举 and 政治 (politics).
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, elections can be less frequent and are often influenced by the political system, making the concept of 竞选 particularly significant during major political events like local or national elections.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes misuse 竞选 when discussing elections in general, saying something like '我喜欢竞选' (I like elections), which should be '我喜欢选举' (I like elections). Remember, 竞选 specifically pertains to the candidates' actions.
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Grammar Patterns of 竞选
竞选 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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佩罗期待着新一轮的____宣传节目的播出。
Perot hoped to run another series of campaign infomercials.
Example Sentences for 竞选 (10)
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佩罗期待着新一轮的竞选宣传节目的播出。
pèi luó qī dài zháo xīn yī lún de jìng xuǎn xuān chuán jié mù de bō chū。
Perot hoped to run another series of campaign infomercials.
Four candidates are slugging it out in a dirty campaign.
Cultural Notes for 竞选
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, elections can be less frequent and are often influenced by the political system, making the concept of 竞选 particularly significant during major political events like local or national elections.
Frequently Asked Questions about 竞选
You can say, '他正在竞选市长' (He is running for mayor).
No, 竞选 is primarily used in formal or political contexts.
竞选 refers to the act of campaigning or running for office, while 选举 refers to the actual election process.
