Definition
选材 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to select material' or 'to choose a suitable person'. The verb 选 ('select') can separate from the noun 材 ('material/personnel') when adding aspect particles, measure words, or complements — e.g., 选了材 ('selected the material'), 选过材 ('have selected material'). It's used in contexts like choosing raw materials for a project, selecting talent for a team, or picking appropriate content for writing or film.
v.o.
to select material (for a project, product, or artistic work)to choose suitable personnel (for a role or team)
Examples
- 选材。Zhè bù diànyǐng zài xuǎn cái shàng huā le hěn duō shíjiān.This film spent a lot of time on material selection.
- 选材，。Gōngsī zhè cì xuǎn cái fēicháng yángé, zhǐ zhāo le liǎng ge rén.The company was very strict in selecting personnel this time, only hiring two people.
- ，。Tā xuǎn le hǎo jǐ zhǒng cái, zuìhòu juédìng yòng mùtou.He selected several kinds of material and finally decided to use wood.
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