Meaning of 选拔
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to select the best
How to use 选拔
选拔 is a fairly formal verb for picking the most capable people through tests or competition, often for teams, jobs, or talent programs. It also works as a noun for the selection process, as in 选拔赛 (xuǎnbásài, trials or qualifying match). Example: 学校正在选拔优秀学生参加比赛。(Xuéxiào zhèngzài xuǎnbá yōuxiù xuéshēng cānjiā bǐsài.) The school is selecting top students to take part in the competition.
选 (xuǎn) means to choose, and 拔 (bá) means to pull out, like pulling a plant up from the ground. Picture choosing the best seedling in a field and pulling it up to stand above the rest.
Common mistake: Learners often use 选拔 for everyday choices like picking a dish or a shirt, but it is only for selecting people based on ability. For simple choices use 选择 (xuǎnzé) or 挑选 (tiāoxuǎn). Also watch the tone: 拔 is second tone bá, not fourth tone like 爸 (bà).
选拔 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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选 xuǎn · to choose · 9 strokes
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拔 bá · to pull up · 8 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 选拔.
| 选手 | xuǎnshǒu | athlete; contestant |
| 选择 | xuǎnzé | to select; to pick; choice; option; alternative |
| 挑选 | tiāoxuǎn | to choose; to select |
| 当选 | dāngxuǎn | to be elected; to be selected |
| 选修 | xuǎnxiū | (at a school) to take as an elective; an elective |
| 选举 | xuǎnjǔ | to elect; election |
| 评选 | píngxuǎn | to select on the basis of a vote or consensus |
| 竞选 | jìngxuǎn | to take part in an election; to run for office |
| 候选人 | hòuxuǎnrén | candidate |
| 人选 | rénxuǎn | choice of person; candidate |
| 选民 | xuǎnmín | voter; constituency |
| 选项 | xuǎnxiàng | option; alternative; choice; to choose a project |
Questions about 选拔
What does 选拔 mean?
选拔 (xuǎnbá) means "to select the best" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 选拔?
选拔 is made of 2 characters: 选 (9 strokes), 拔 (8 strokes). That is 17 strokes in total.
Is 选拔 an HSK word?
Yes. 选拔 is on the HSK 6 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 选拔 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 选拔 is written 選拔.
What is the difference between 选拔 and 选举?
选拔 means choosing people by merit, usually through tests or trials decided by organizers. 选举 (xuǎnjǔ) means electing someone by vote, as in an election.
Can 选拔 be followed by 人才?
Yes, 选拔人才 (xuǎnbá réncái, to select talent) is one of the most common collocations. You will also see 选拔干部 (to select officials) and 选拔运动员 (to select athletes).