Discussion of 挑 [tiāo] choose, select, carry things on a shoulder pole; shoulder pole with its load; load carried on a shoulder pole

Discussion of 挑

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挑 (tiāo) versus 选 (xuǎn):

挑 (tiāo) typically means to "pick" or "choose" by selecting something from a group or array of options. It can also imply the act of selecting or picking out something based on specific criteria or preferences.

选 (xuǎn) also means to "choose" or "select," but it generally implies a more formal or deliberate process of selection, often involving careful consideration or evaluation of options, such as choosing a candidate in an election, selecting a course of study in school, or picking a product from a list of choices.

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