lok6 syun2落選落选

Jyutpinglok6 syun2

Yalelohk syún

動詞Rare

Definition

To lose an election; to fail to be chosen or selected.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the outcome of a competitive selection process, whether it is a formal political election or a casting audition. While it implies a failure to secure a position, it carries a slightly more formal tone than simply saying 輸咗. It is frequently used in professional or organizational contexts where candidates are vetted for a role.

Examples

keoi5佢gam1今nin4年syun2選keoi1區ji5議jyun4員lok6落syun2選zo2咗。

He lost the district council election this year.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知keoi5佢dim2點gaai2解wui2會lok6落syun2選aa1呀？

Do you know why he failed to be chosen?

Common phrases

wai4遺ham6憾lok6落syun2選

regrettably failed to be selected

bat1不hang6幸lok6落syun2選

unfortunately lost the election

Common mistake

Avoid using this for general sports matches or games where you would typically use 輸. It is reserved for scenarios where someone is being selected or elected for a specific role or title.