How to Write 选
The character 选 (xuǎn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
选 is pronounced xuǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to choose; to select; to elect.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 选 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 选
Example Sentences
你可以选择喜欢的颜色。
nǐ kě yǐ xuǎn zé xǐ huān de yán sè
You can choose the color you like.
下周就开始选课了，你决定好选哪些课程了吗？
xià zhōu jiù kāi shǐ xuǎn kè le ， nǐ jué dìng hǎo xuǎn nǎ xiē kè chéng le ma ？
Course selection starts next week. Have you decided which courses to take?
他是一名优秀的选手。
tā shì yī míng yōu xiù de xuǎn shǒu
He is an excellent contestant.
Practice Writing 选 (xuǎn)
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