Definition
候补 is a formal verb used to describe being a candidate or an alternate for a position, especially in organizational, political, or academic contexts. It often appears in compound nouns like 候补委员 (alternate committee member). Unlike the more general 当候选人, 候补 implies a specific status of being on standby or in line for a vacancy.
v.
to be a candidate (for a position)to be an alternateto serve as a substitute
Examples
- 候补。Tā zhèngzài hòu bǔ zhège zhíwèi.He is currently a candidate for this position.
- 候补。Tā hòu bǔ le sān nián cái zhèngshì dāngxuǎn.He was an alternate for three years before being formally elected.
- 候补。Gōngsī juédìng ràng tā hòu bǔ zǒngjīnglǐ.The company decided to make him a candidate for general manager.
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