当选

• 拼音: dāng xuǎn
• 汉字拆解: 当 (to serve as) + 选 = 辶 (walk) + 先 (first) + 二 (two, simplified)

含义

To be elected; to win an election. To be chosen through a voting process.

Used for formal elections at all levels, from class monitor to national leaders. Also applies to being selected for honors or positions through competitive processes.

例句

1. 他在激烈的竞争中当选为公司的新任总经理。
2. 市长候选人以微弱优势当选，承诺将改善民生。
3. 她当选为年度最佳员工，感到非常荣幸。

用法指南

语境: politics, organization, news

语气: official

正确说法

• 他当选为班长。(He was elected class monitor.)
• 新总统当选后发表了讲话。(The newly elected president gave a speech.)

错误说法

• '当选'用于正式选举——非正式的选择用'被选中'或'入选'更合适 (当选 is for formal elections — for informal selection, 被选中 or 入选 is more appropriate)

起源与历史

Compound of 当 (to serve as, to be) + 选 (to select, election), meaning to be selected.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal