candidate in Chinese
candidate in Chinese is 考生, 候选人 — candidate means a person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
candidate in Chinese
考生
Pronounced: kǎo shēng
(figurative) A person who is thought likely or worthy to gain a position or privilege. [from 1760s]
候选人
Pronounced: hòu xuǎn rén
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]
What does "candidate" mean?
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noun A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
"Three candidates are running for city council this year."
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noun Someone or something well suited for a particular purpose or outcome.
"This old barn is a prime candidate for demolition."
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candidate in a sentence
- Three candidates are running for city council this year.
- The hiring manager interviewed five candidates for the role.
- This old barn is a prime candidate for demolition.
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What is "candidate" in Chinese?
"candidate" in Chinese is 考生, 候选人. candidate means: A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
How do you pronounce 考生?
"candidate" in Chinese is 考生, pronounced "kǎo shēng".
How do you use "candidate" in a sentence?
Example: "Three candidates are running for city council this year." In Chinese, "candidate" is 考生, 候选人.
Are there other ways to say "candidate" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "candidate": 考生, 候选人.
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