caam1 syun2 jan4參選人参选人

Jyutpingcaam1 syun2 jan4

Yalechāam syún yàhn

名詞

Definition

Candidate in an election.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to individuals running for office in a formal election setting. While it is a standard term in news and political discourse, it is also used in casual conversation when discussing local district council or legislative elections. It carries a neutral tone and is the most common way to identify someone seeking a vote.

Measure word

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Examples

ni1呢go3個caam1參syun2選jan4人hou2好ci5似gei2幾jau5有sing4誠ji3意gam3咁。

This candidate seems quite sincere.

nei5你kyut3決ding6定zo2咗tau4投bin1邊go3個caam1參syun2選jan4人mei6未aa4呀？

Have you decided which candidate to vote for yet?

Common phrases

caam1參syun2選jan4人ming4名daan1單

list of candidates

so2所jau5有caam1參syun2選jan4人

all candidates

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 候選人, which is a more formal term often used in official election documents or by the media to refer to candidates who have been officially vetted and confirmed.