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Chinese dictionary
v.select; choose; pick
我们要择善而从。
We must learn from the best.
两者择其一。
Select one of two.
择日起程
determine a departure date
择书如择友。
Choose an author as you choose a friend.
择定住所
take up one's residence
选择
choose
Words and phrases with 择
- 择吉[word]pick an auspicious day
- 择食[word]be choosy about one's food
- 择一[word]alternative
- 择优[word]select the superior ones
- 择期[word]select/choose a day or time
- 择取[word]select
- 择偶[word]choose a spouse
- 择多[word]majority
- 择伐[word]selective felling
- 择肥而噬[idiom]select the rich for extortion
- 择善而从[idiom]choose and follow what is good
- 择优录用[idiom]select for employment on the basis of one's qualification
- 择优录取[idiom]enroll only those who are outstanding
- 择善固执[idiom]choose what is good and hold fast to it
Word usage
- NoteWhen pronounced as "zé", "择" is usually used in written language; when pronounced as "zhái", "择" is usually used in spoken language in daily life, such as "择菜".