verb
择
zé
to select; to choose; to pick over; to pick out
Character
择 = 扌 + 泽
A hand picks from the marsh, to choose
All meanings
- to select
- to choose
- to pick over
- to pick out
- to differentiate
- to eliminate
- also pr. [zhai2]
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Words with 择
HSK levels
择 is not on the HSK 2.0 lists or the new exam syllabus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
择 (zé) means "to select; to choose; to pick over; to pick out; to differentiate; to eliminate; also pr. [zhai2]" in Chinese.
择 is pronounced "zé" in Mandarin Chinese. The tone number is 2.
择 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.
Common words with 择 include 不择手段 (by fair means or foul), 天择 (natural selection), 抉择 (to choose (literary)), 采择 (to choose and use), 择偶 (to choose a spouse).
择 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 扌. You can view the stroke order animation on our stroke order tool.
Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.