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March 24, 2026
投票tóupiào(tou2piao4)
投票 (tóupiào) refers to the act of casting a vote in an election or decision-making process. It is commonly used in political contexts, but can also apply to any situation where a choice is made collectively, such as in meetings or surveys. The term implies an official and democratic process of expressing preferences.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, voting is often associated with both local and national elections, but the concept of public participation can vary significantly. Unlike many Western democracies, voting in China is more controlled, and the emphasis on collective decision-making shapes how the term is used.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant ballot box where everyone throws in their votes like tossing a ball (投) into a hoop (票). The character 投 means 'to throw,' while 票 refers to a ticket or ballot. Picture a group of excited voters throwing their tickets into the box to make their voices heard.
Meanings of 投票
tóupiào(tou2piao4)
1to vote
2vote
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About 投票
投票Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 投票
Quick Contrast
投票 (tóupiào) vs 选举 (xuǎnjǔ): use 投票 for the act of voting, while 选举 refers specifically to the election process itself.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant ballot box where everyone throws in their votes like tossing a ball (投) into a hoop (票). The character 投 means 'to throw,' while 票 refers to a ticket or ballot. Picture a group of excited voters throwing their tickets into the box to make their voices heard.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 投票 with 选择 (xuǎnzé), which means 'to choose' without the formal voting context. The term is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal situations, but ensure you maintain the correct tone, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning significantly.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 投票 connects to vocabulary related to democracy, politics, and collective decision-making. Students should focus on using it in the context of elections and understand its usage in phrases like '投票权' (voting rights) and '选民投票' (voter voting).
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, voting is often associated with both local and national elections, but the concept of public participation can vary significantly. Unlike many Western democracies, voting in China is more controlled, and the emphasis on collective decision-making shapes how the term is used.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use the wrong tone, saying 'tóupiao' instead of 'tóupiào'. Additionally, some may confuse it with the word '选举' (xuǎnjǔ), which means 'election' rather than the act of voting itself.
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Grammar Patterns of 投票
投票 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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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Complete the Sentence
你知道，残疾人士也拥有____权。
People with disabilities have got a vote as well, you know.
And of course we all know we can vote out our councillors.
Cultural Notes for 投票
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, voting is often associated with both local and national elections, but the concept of public participation can vary significantly. Unlike many Western democracies, voting in China is more controlled, and the emphasis on collective decision-making shapes how the term is used.
Frequently Asked Questions about 投票
投票 can also refer to voting in non-political situations, like deciding on options in a group setting, such as in a work meeting or a school project.
You can say '我们要在下周投票' (We will vote next week) to indicate a future voting event.
No, 投票 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, depending on the situation.
