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候选人 — meaning in English

hòu xuǎn rén

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English meaning

applicant noun Someone who formally requests something, such as a job, loan, or place at a school.
candidate noun A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.

Senses

候选人 is used for these senses in English:

applicant One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.
candidate (originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]

candidate — full definition

noun A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
noun Someone or something well suited for a particular purpose or outcome.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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