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Choose
tʃuz
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
选择, 挑选, 决定
Choose meanings in Chinese
选择
Example:
I choose the blue dress.
我选择了蓝色的裙子。
You can choose any book from the shelf.
你可以从书架上选择任何一本书。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in situations where a decision is made between options.
Note: The word '选择' is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese. It implies a decision-making process.
挑选
Example:
She likes to choose fresh vegetables at the market.
她喜欢在市场上挑选新鲜的蔬菜。
He carefully chose the best apples.
他仔细挑选了最好的苹果。
Usage: InformalContext: Often used when selecting or picking items, especially in physical contexts.
Note: '挑选' emphasizes the act of selecting based on preference or care.
决定
Example:
They need to choose a leader.
他们需要决定一个领导者。
It's hard to choose which college to attend.
选择去哪个大学是很困难的。
Usage: FormalContext: Used in contexts where a decision leads to a significant outcome.
Note: '决定' can be used interchangeably with '选择' in some situations, but it often implies a deeper level of commitment.
Choose's synonyms
select
To choose something from a number of alternatives based on preference or suitability.
Example: She carefully selected a dress for the party.
Note: Select often implies a more deliberate or careful decision-making process compared to choose.
pick
To choose or select something from a group of options.
Example: I need to pick a gift for my friend's birthday.
Note: Pick is more informal and can imply a quick or casual selection.
opt for
To choose or decide on a particular course of action or option.
Example: I opted for the vegetarian option at the restaurant.
Note: Opt for often suggests a decision made after considering different choices or preferences.
decide on
To make a choice or reach a conclusion after consideration.
Example: Have you decided on a movie to watch tonight?
Note: Decide on emphasizes the act of making a final choice after evaluating options.
Choose expressions, common phrases
Pick and choose
To select only the best or most desirable options from a range of choices.
Example: You can't just pick and choose which tasks you want to do; you have to complete all of them.
Note: This idiom emphasizes selecting specific options from a larger set rather than simply making a general choice.
Choose at random
To make a selection without any particular thought or reason.
Example: I couldn't decide on a flavor, so I just chose at random and ended up with strawberry ice cream.
Note: This phrase implies a lack of deliberate decision-making compared to the more intentional act of choosing.
Take your pick
To choose from a selection of options that are available.
Example: There are several desserts on the menu, so take your pick and I'll order for us.
Note: This phrase invites someone to make a choice from a range of options, typically in a casual or informal manner.
Choose your battles
To decide when to engage in a conflict or argument and when to avoid it for the sake of peace or efficiency.
Example: In a heated argument, it's important to choose your battles wisely and not get caught up in every disagreement.
Note: This idiom suggests strategic decision-making in conflicts or disagreements rather than a simple act of choosing.
Cherry-pick
To selectively choose the best or most beneficial items from a larger group, often for one's advantage.
Example: The report only highlighted the positive feedback and cherry-picked the best results to present to the board.
Note: This term implies a deliberate and often biased selection of the most favorable options, contrasting with a more neutral or balanced choice.
Choose your poison
An informal way of asking someone to make a choice, especially among various options that may have different consequences or effects.
Example: There are cocktails, wine, and beer available – choose your poison!
Note: This phrase adds a playful or slightly dramatic tone to the act of choosing, often used in a lighthearted context.
The lesser of two evils
To select the option that is less undesirable or harmful when faced with two unfavorable choices.
Example: I had to choose between working late again or missing the deadline; it was like picking the lesser of two evils.
Note: This expression highlights making a decision based on avoiding the worse outcome rather than a positive choice.
Choose everyday (slang) expressions
Go for
To make a decision or choice.
Example: I think I'll go for the pasta instead of the salad.
Note:
Settle on
To make a decision or choice after considering options.
Example: After trying on multiple outfits, she finally settled on a black dress.
Note:
Set one's sights on
To choose a goal or target to aim for.
Example: She has set her sights on becoming a doctor since she was young.
Note: Implies a more aspirational or long-term choice.
Take a fancy to
To develop a liking or preference for someone or something.
Example: He's taken a fancy to the new girl in his class.
Note:
Plump for
To choose or decide on something.
Example: I think I'll plump for the steak for dinner.
Note: Conveys a sense of decisiveness or firm choice.
Choose - Examples
Choose your favorite color.
选择你最喜欢的颜色。
I can't decide which dress to choose.
我无法决定选择哪件裙子。
The chosen candidate will start working next week.
被选中的候选人将于下周开始工作。
Choose grammar
Choose - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: choose
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): chose
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): chosen
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): choosing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): chooses
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): choose
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): choose
Syllables, Separation and Stress
choose Contains 1 syllables: choose
Phonetic transcription: ˈchüz
choose , ˈchüz (The red syllable is stressed)
Choose - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
choose: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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