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选 Stroke Order — How to Write 选

Stroke Order

选 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 辶, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

选 Radical and Character Components

Components:辶先

选 is a phono-semantic compound: 辶 (walk) carries the meaning, while 先 indicates the sound.

Radical: 辶 + 6 more strokes

选 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xuǎn

Meanings of 选 in Chinese

1

xuǎn选

choose, select
你选哪一个？
Which one will you choose?
elect
他被选为班长。
He was elected as class monitor.
selected works; optional course
我选修了这门课。
I chose this optional course.

Common Words and Phrases with 选

1
xuǎn选bá拔
to select or choose based on certain criteria
公司每年都会通过严格的考核来选拔优秀的员工。
The company selects excellent employees through rigorous assessments every year.
2
xuǎn选bá拔sài赛
tryout
她为了这次选拔赛，每天都努力训练
She trained hard every day for this selection trial.
3
xuǎn选běn本
anthology
这本书是他早期作品的选本。
This book is an anthology of his early works.
4
xuǎn选biān编
To select and compile works or excerpts into a collection or book.
他正在选编一部关于自然科学的文集，预计明年出版。
He is currently compiling a collection of essays on natural science, which is expected to be published next year.
5
xuǎn选cái材
to select suitable materials
一部成功 的电影，在剧本选材上至关重要
For a successful film, the selection of script material is critically important.
6
xuǎn选dìng定
To select or designate.
我们最终选定了一款轻便耐用的背包用于这次旅行。
We ultimately selected a lightweight and durable backpack for this trip.
7
xuǎn选dú读
To select and read specific parts of a text or book; also used to refer to a collection of selected writings or excerpts, often published as 'selected readings'.
我喜欢在睡前选读一些轻松的散文。
I enjoy selectively reading some light essays before bedtime.
8
xuǎn选duàn段
A selected passage or segment from a larger work, often chosen for reading or performance, such as an excerpt from a musical or comedy.
这部小说的选段将在广播节目中朗读。
An excerpt from this novel will be read on the radio program.
9
xuǎn选gòu购
to pick out and buy; to choose and purchase
我正在为我朋友的生日选购一份特别的礼物。
I am currently shopping for a special gift for my friend's birthday.
10
xuǎn选jí集
A collection of selected works by one or more authors; an anthology.
这本书是那位著名作家的散文选集，收录了她最受欢迎的文章。
This book is an anthology of essays by that famous author, collecting her most popular articles.
11
xuǎn选jǔ举
election; to elect
公司董事会决定通过内部投票的方式，选举新的项目负责人，带领团队攻克技术难题。
The company's board of directors decided to select a new project leader via internal voting to lead the team in overcoming technical difficulties.
12
xuǎn选jǔ举quán权
The right to vote in political elections.
所有成员都有平等的选举权，可以选出新的领导团队。
All members have equal voting rights to elect a new leadership team.
13
xuǎn选kuàng矿
Ore dressing is the mechanical process of separating valuable minerals from gangue.
选矿是提高矿石品位、实现资源有效利用的关键环节
Mineral processing is a crucial step in improving ore grade and achieving effective resource utilization.
14
xuǎn选liú留
select and remain
农场主从今年的作物中选留了一部分种子，准备明年播种。
The farmer selected and retained a portion of seeds from this year's crops for next year's planting.
15
xuǎn选lù录
selected writings; an excerpt or selection of articles
这本诗集选录了不同时期诗人的优秀作品。
This anthology features excellent works by poets from various periods.
16
xuǎn选mín民
A citizen who has the right to vote; a voter or elector.
此次社区活动的选民们积极参与投票，选出了他们最喜欢的公益项目。
The voters of this community event actively participated in the voting to choose their favorite public welfare project.

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Questions about 选

What does 选 mean in Chinese?

选 (xuǎn) means “choose, select” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 选?

选 is pronounced xuǎn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 选 have?

选 has 10 strokes.

How do you write 选?

选 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 辶. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 选?

The radical of 选 is 辶, and 选 is a phono-semantic compound.