syun2 geoi2選舉选举
Jyutpingsyun2 geoi2
Yalesyún géui
Definition
Election; an event or poll held to vote for representatives.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to formal processes where representatives or leaders are chosen through voting. While it is a standard noun, it is often paired with verbs like 舉行 or 參加 to describe the act of organizing or participating in the democratic process.
Measure word
coeng4場chèunghExamples
Is there an election this year?
They are preparing for an election.
Related words
Common phrases
to hold an election
to participate in an election
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
