Stroke order, etymology and audio for every word.Start learning
竞选 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
Hanzi
Pinyin
English
Tags
竞选
jìngxuǎn
to take part in an election
HSK 7, vn, 19 strokes, rank #2646, Very Hard
竞选
jìngxuǎn
to run for office
HSK 7, vn, 19 strokes, rank #2646, Very Hard
jìngxuǎn(jing4xuan3)jing xuan T4
1to take part in an election
2to run for office
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
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.
Strokes19Frequency#2646DifficultyVery Hard
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
Exercise 1 of 2
By ear
Play it, then pick what 竞选 means.
About 竞选
竞选Simplified
競選Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#2646Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2
Podcast: 竞选
Podcast: 竞选
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 竞选
Quick Contrast
候选 (hòuxuǎn) - use 竞选 when emphasizing the act of campaigning, while 候选 focuses on the status of being a candidate.
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).
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.
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 竞选
Premium — Locked
Tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 竞选, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 竞选 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 竞选?
Example
Learning Lab
Knowing 竞选 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
“to take part in an election” in Chinese is竞选jìngxuǎn
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.
When to use 竞选
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.
竞选 or something close to it
候选 (hòuxuǎn) - use 竞选 when emphasizing the act of campaigning, while 候选 focuses on the status of being a candidate.
What learners get wrong
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.
Write 竞选
竞
选
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 竞选 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Fill the gap
Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
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)
Listen to all sentences once to receive XP
1
佩罗期待着新一轮的竞选宣传节目的播出。
pèi luō qīdài zhe xīn yī lún de jìngxuǎn xuānchuán jiémù de bōchū。
Perot hoped to run another series of campaign infomercials.
