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參選

简参选 · 繁參選

Mandarin · pinyin cān xuǎn

to be a candidate in an election or other selection process
to run for office
to turn out to vote

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参: cān · take part in, intervene; ginseng; 21st lunar mansion, determinative star ζ Orionis (Alnitak)
选: xuǎn · choose, select; elect; election

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1–3 · can1 xuan3

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caam1 syun2

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verb

(of a person) to stand for election
(of a piece of work) to enter a contest for competitive selection

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