候选人

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Character Breakdown

Understanding '候选人'

The term '候选人' specifically refers to a person nominated or running as a candidate in an election, competition, or selection process. It is commonly used in political contexts but also applies to job recruitment or any scenario where people are selected from a group.

Usage and Nuance

When you say '候选人', you imply that the person is officially recognized as a contender but has not yet won or been chosen. It often appears in formal or semi-formal contexts such as news reports, interviews, or official announcements.

Common Collocations

  • 候选人名单 (candidate list): the official list of candidates.
  • 主要候选人 (main candidate): the leading or most prominent candidate.
  • 候选人资格 (candidate eligibility): the qualifications required to be a candidate.

Tips

Avoid confusing '候选人' with '申请' (applicant) or '竞选' (campaigner). '候选人' emphasizes the official nomination or selection status. It usually precedes the final decision or election result.

Use it when discussing elections, job positions, awards, or any competitive selection where people are formally nominated.

Example Sentences

There are three candidates participating in this election.

He is one of the candidates for the company manager position.

Candidates need to pass the interview to advance to the next round.