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
xuǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
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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.
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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
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.