Selection and Choice
The character 择 conveys the core meaning of selecting or choosing.
择 (zé): To select — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
HSK 3.0:Recognition 3
HSK 3.0Recognition 3
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The hand (扌) selects or picks out something valuable (睪) — to choose or select.
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Common patterns, words, and short phrases that show how 择 works in context.
The character 择 conveys the core meaning of selecting or choosing.
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 择 is used in context
The company selects the best candidates when recruiting.
by fair means or foul; by hook or by crook
College students need to choose their careers carefully.
Please choose your favorite color.