选举 (xuǎnjǔ)

选举 refers to the process of choosing a person for an office or position through voting. It functions both as a noun meaning "election" and as a verb meaning "to elect."

Meanings

n election, vote
v to elect, to vote for

Example Sentences

这次总统选举吸引了全国人民的关注。 Zhè cì zǒngtǒng xuǎnjǔ xīyǐn le quánguó rénmín de guānzhù. This presidential election attracted the attention of the entire nation.

学生们选举出了新的班长。 Xuéshengmen xuǎnjǔ chū le xīn de bānzhǎng. The students elected a new class monitor.

公平、公正的选举是民主的基础。 Gōngpíng, gōngzhèng de xuǎnjǔ shì mínzhǔ de jīchǔ. Fair and just elections are the foundation of democracy.

他被选举为委员会主席。 Tā bèi xuǎnjǔ wéi wěiyuánhuì zhǔxí. He was elected as the chairman of the committee.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
举行选举 (jǔxíng xuǎnjǔ)	to hold an election
参加选举 (cānjiā xuǎnjǔ)	to participate in an election
总统选举 (zǒngtǒng xuǎnjǔ)	presidential election
选举结果 (xuǎnjǔ jiéguǒ)	election results

Usage Notes

选举 combines 选 (to select/choose) and 举 (to raise/nominate). It is typically used for formal institutional voting. For everyday choices, 选择 (xuǎnzé) is preferred. The passive structure 被选举为... means "to be elected as..."

Memory Hook

选 means "to choose" and 举 means "to raise (one's hand)" — an election is raising your hand to choose someone.