syun2 bat6 coi3選拔賽选拔赛
Jyutpingsyun2 bat6 coi3
Yalesyún baht choi
Definition
Selection trials, qualifying matches, or auditions used to select competitors.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in the context of sports or competitive events to narrow down a pool of participants. While it sounds formal, it is the standard way to refer to any process where you must prove your skill to qualify for a main competition or team. It carries a sense of seriousness and structured selection.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
He joined the qualification trials next month.
Have you signed up for the trials yet?
Related words
Common phrases
to participate in the trials
to pass the trials
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with auditioning for performing arts, which is more specifically called 試鏡 or 面試. Using this for a job interview or a casual casting call would sound unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
