Choose meanings in Chinese

选择

Example:

I choose the blue dress.

我选择了蓝色的裙子。

You can choose any book from the shelf.

你可以从书架上选择任何一本书。

Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in situations where a decision is made between options.

Note: The word '选择' is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese. It implies a decision-making process.

挑选

Example:

She likes to choose fresh vegetables at the market.

她喜欢在市场上挑选新鲜的蔬菜。

He carefully chose the best apples.

他仔细挑选了最好的苹果。

Usage: InformalContext: Often used when selecting or picking items, especially in physical contexts.

Note: '挑选' emphasizes the act of selecting based on preference or care.

决定

Example:

They need to choose a leader.

他们需要决定一个领导者。

It's hard to choose which college to attend.

选择去哪个大学是很困难的。

Usage: FormalContext: Used in contexts where a decision leads to a significant outcome.

Note: '决定' can be used interchangeably with '选择' in some situations, but it often implies a deeper level of commitment.

select

To choose something from a number of alternatives based on preference or suitability.

Example: She carefully selected a dress for the party.

Note: Select often implies a more deliberate or careful decision-making process compared to choose.

pick

To choose or select something from a group of options.

Example: I need to pick a gift for my friend's birthday.

Note: Pick is more informal and can imply a quick or casual selection.

opt for

To choose or decide on a particular course of action or option.

Example: I opted for the vegetarian option at the restaurant.

Note: Opt for often suggests a decision made after considering different choices or preferences.

decide on

To make a choice or reach a conclusion after consideration.

Example: Have you decided on a movie to watch tonight?

Note: Decide on emphasizes the act of making a final choice after evaluating options.

Pick and choose

To select only the best or most desirable options from a range of choices.

Example: You can't just pick and choose which tasks you want to do; you have to complete all of them.

Note: This idiom emphasizes selecting specific options from a larger set rather than simply making a general choice.

Choose at random

To make a selection without any particular thought or reason.

Example: I couldn't decide on a flavor, so I just chose at random and ended up with strawberry ice cream.

Note: This phrase implies a lack of deliberate decision-making compared to the more intentional act of choosing.

Take your pick

To choose from a selection of options that are available.

Example: There are several desserts on the menu, so take your pick and I'll order for us.

Note: This phrase invites someone to make a choice from a range of options, typically in a casual or informal manner.

Choose your battles

To decide when to engage in a conflict or argument and when to avoid it for the sake of peace or efficiency.

Example: In a heated argument, it's important to choose your battles wisely and not get caught up in every disagreement.

Note: This idiom suggests strategic decision-making in conflicts or disagreements rather than a simple act of choosing.

Cherry-pick

To selectively choose the best or most beneficial items from a larger group, often for one's advantage.

Example: The report only highlighted the positive feedback and cherry-picked the best results to present to the board.

Note: This term implies a deliberate and often biased selection of the most favorable options, contrasting with a more neutral or balanced choice.

Choose your poison

An informal way of asking someone to make a choice, especially among various options that may have different consequences or effects.

Example: There are cocktails, wine, and beer available – choose your poison!

Note: This phrase adds a playful or slightly dramatic tone to the act of choosing, often used in a lighthearted context.

The lesser of two evils

To select the option that is less undesirable or harmful when faced with two unfavorable choices.

Example: I had to choose between working late again or missing the deadline; it was like picking the lesser of two evils.

Note: This expression highlights making a decision based on avoiding the worse outcome rather than a positive choice.

Go for

To make a decision or choice.

Example: I think I'll go for the pasta instead of the salad.

Note:

Settle on

To make a decision or choice after considering options.

Example: After trying on multiple outfits, she finally settled on a black dress.

Note:

Set one's sights on

To choose a goal or target to aim for.

Example: She has set her sights on becoming a doctor since she was young.

Note: Implies a more aspirational or long-term choice.

Take a fancy to

To develop a liking or preference for someone or something.

Example: He's taken a fancy to the new girl in his class.

Note:

Plump for

To choose or decide on something.

Example: I think I'll plump for the steak for dinner.

Note: Conveys a sense of decisiveness or firm choice.

Choose your favorite color.

选择你最喜欢的颜色。

I can't decide which dress to choose.

我无法决定选择哪件裙子。

The chosen candidate will start working next week.

被选中的候选人将于下周开始工作。

Choose - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: choose

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): chose

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): chosen

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): choosing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): chooses

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): choose

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): choose

Syllables, Separation and Stress

choose Contains 1 syllables: choose

Phonetic transcription: ˈchüz

choose , ˈchüz (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

choose: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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