COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 选 is built
Traditional etymology note: 辶 (walk) suggests the meaning, while 先 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 选 (xuǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to choose
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xuǎn
选
to choose
Common words
xuǎn zé
选择
to select; to pick; choice; option; alternative
tiāo xuǎn
挑选
to choose; to select
xuǎn shǒu
选手
athlete; contestant
dāng xuǎn
当选
to be elected; to be selected
píng xuǎn
评选
to select on the basis of a vote or consensus
rù xuǎn
入选
to be included among those selected for
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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选
选
选
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选
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 选
Say “xuǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 选
Common words and phrases
xuǎn zé
to select; to pick; choice; option; alternative
tiāo xuǎn
to choose; to select
xuǎn shǒu
athlete; contestant
dāng xuǎn
to be elected; to be selected
píng xuǎn
to select on the basis of a vote or consensus
rù xuǎn
to be included among those selected for
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“选”。
Zhège zì shì “xuǎn”.
This character is “选”.
我正在学习“选”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xuǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “选”.
请写一遍“选”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xuǎn”.
Please write “选” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 选?
选 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 选 (xuǎn) mean?
选 (xuǎn) means to choose.
What is the radical of 选?
The radical of 选 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.