Definition
挑拣 means 'to pick and choose' but carries a connotation of being overly selective or fussy, like carefully selecting only the best or most desirable items while rejecting others. It is stronger than the neutral 挑选 (to select) and often implies criticism or impatience from the speaker. You can use it directly before an object: 挑拣衣服 (to pick through clothes).
v.
to pick and choose (often with a connotation of being overly selective or fussy)
Examples
- 挑拣，。Tā mǎi dōngxi zǒngshì tiāo lái tiāo jiǎn qù, bàntiān yě xuǎn bù hǎo.She always picks and chooses when shopping, spending ages without deciding.
- 挑拣。Lǎobǎn bù xǐhuan yuángōng zài fēnpèi rènwu shí tiāo sān tiāo jiǎn sì.The boss doesn't like employees who are picky when tasks are assigned.
- ，挑拣。Zhèxiē cài yǐjīng bú cuò le, bié tiāo jiǎn le.These dishes are already good — don't pick and choose.
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