jan4 syun2人選人选

Jyutpingjan4 syun2

Yaleyàhn syún

名詞Common

Definition

Candidate or suitable person selected for a specific purpose.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the suitability of a person for a particular role or task, rather than just any random individual. It is common to pair this with adjectives like 最佳 or 合適 to emphasize that the person is the right fit for the job.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

nei5你gok3覺dak1得bin1邊go3個zou6做le1呢fan2份gung1工hai6係zeoi3最gaai1佳jan4人syun2選aa4呀？

Who do you think is the best candidate for this job?

ngo5我dei6哋zung6仲mei6未wan2搵dou3到hap6合sik1適ge3嘅jan4人syun2選heoi3去gaau2搞ni1呢go3個wut6活dung6動。

We still haven't found a suitable person to organize this event.

Common phrases

zeoi3最gaai1佳jan4人syun2選

best candidate

hap6合sik1適jan4人syun2選

suitable candidate

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 候選人, which specifically refers to a candidate running in an election or a formal competition. 人選 is broader and used for any situation where someone is being selected for a role, such as a project lead or a team member.