hau6 syun2候選候选
Jyutpinghau6 syun2
Yalehauh syún
Definition
To be nominated; to stand for an election or be considered for selection.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of being a candidate or standing for a position. It is almost exclusively used in formal or political contexts, such as elections or professional nominations. While it functions as a verb, it is very common to see it used as a noun modifier, as in 候選人 for candidate or 候選名單 for a shortlist.
Examples
He decided to run for district councilor this year.
Which position are you planning to run for?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 參選, which specifically refers to the act of entering or participating in an election. While 候選 describes the state of being a candidate, 參選 emphasizes the active decision to join the race.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
