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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
入选rùxuǎnto be chosenHSK 6, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #10181, Hard
入选rùxuǎnto be elected asHSK 6, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #10181, Hard
rùxuǎn(ru4xuan3)ru xuan T4
  1. 1to be chosen
  2. 2to be elected as
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March 24, 2026

入选(入選)rùxuǎn(ru4xuan3)

入选 (rùxuǎn) means 'to be chosen' or 'to be elected as.' It is commonly used in contexts where individuals are selected for positions, awards, or competitive opportunities, such as job applications, academic programs, or talent competitions. The term conveys a sense of being recognized or selected from a pool of candidates.

Strokes11Frequency#10181DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In China, being 入选 for a prestigious program or award is a significant achievement, often celebrated publicly. This reflects the high value placed on collective recognition and merit in educational and professional settings.

Memory tip

Imagine a door (入) opening for a chosen one (选) to step through. The door symbolizes 'entering' the selected group, and the sound 'ru' can remind you of 'rude,' as in being rudely awakened to the fact that you have been chosen unexpectedly!

Meanings of 入选

rùxuǎn(ru4xuan3)
1to be chosen
2to be elected as
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入选Simplified
入選Traditional
11Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

入围 (rùwéi) — use 入选 when emphasizing the act of being chosen, while 入围 focuses on making it to a shortlist.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 入选 with 选入, which means 'to select.' 入选 is used in passive constructions to emphasize being chosen, while 选入 does not carry this nuance. It is often used in formal contexts, so ensure your tone matches the setting.

HSK Study Tips

While 入选 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it relates closely to HSK Level 4 vocabulary that includes words about selection and elections (like 选举). Focus on understanding its usage in formal contexts, which will aid your comprehension of similar terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly say 选入 instead of 入选, which changes the meaning to 'to select in.' Additionally, using 入选 in casual contexts can sound awkward; it’s best suited for formal announcements.

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Component characters

入rùto enter
HSK 42 strokes入
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选xuǎnto choose
HSK 39 strokes辶
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How to say to be chosen in Chinese

“to be chosen” in Chinese is入选rùxuǎn

入选 (rùxuǎn) means 'to be chosen' or 'to be elected as.' It is commonly used in contexts where individuals are selected for positions, awards, or competitive opportunities, such as job applications, academic programs, or talent competitions. The term conveys a sense of being recognized or selected from a pool of candidates.

When to use 入选

Be careful not to confuse 入选 with 选入, which means 'to select.' 入选 is used in passive constructions to emphasize being chosen, while 选入 does not carry this nuance. It is often used in formal contexts, so ensure your tone matches the setting.

入选 or something close to it

入围 (rùwéi) — use 入选 when emphasizing the act of being chosen, while 入围 focuses on making it to a shortlist.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly say 选入 instead of 入选, which changes the meaning to 'to select in.' Additionally, using 入选 in casual contexts can sound awkward; it’s best suited for formal announcements.

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