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选择
xuǎnzé
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Local audio pilot: technical checks passed; new candidates still need listening review.
Mandarin pronunciation · Synthesized MP3 · Audio-factory quality review passed
- pinyin
- xuǎnzé
- simplified
- 选择
- traditional
- 選擇
1 · verb
To decide on one option from two or more possibilities.
从两个或更多可能中决定采用一个。
The forms are choose, chose, chosen; 选择 may take a noun or an action.
Please choose a task that fits your schedule.
English pronunciation · Device-generated pronunciation (depends on browser and system voices)
Your current device will speak after you click; voices can differ by device.
请选择一项适合你时间安排的任务。
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Your current device will speak after you click; voices can differ by device.
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choose — To decide on one option from two or more possibilities.