HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
选 — to choose
- Reading
- xuǎn
- Meaning
- to choose; to select
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
选 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is xuǎn and it means to choose; to select. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
选 appears in everyday chinese words such as 选 (choose, select), 选择 (choose, select, choice) and 挑选 (choose, select).
Chinese words containing 选
Frequently asked questions
What does 选 mean in Chinese?
选 means to choose; to select in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 选 read?
选 is read xuǎn. Reading it inside real words — 选 and 选择 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 选 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 选 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 选 in a word?
A common word containing 选 is 选 (xuǎn) — "choose, select". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 选 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 选 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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