入选 (rù xuǎn) is a verb meaning 'to be selected' or 'to qualify' — literally, 'to enter selection'. The first character 入 (rù) means 'to enter', and the second 选 (xuǎn) means 'to select' or 'to choose'. Together, they form a compound verb indicating successful inclusion in a group, list, program, competition, or official roster. It implies formal recognition or approval after evaluation.

This term is commonly used in academic, professional, and cultural contexts — for example, when students are admitted to honor programs, athletes qualify for national teams, or artworks are accepted into exhibitions. It carries a neutral-to-positive connotation and often appears in written or semi-formal speech. Unlike casual alternatives like 被挑中 (bèi tiāo zhòng), 入选 sounds more official and structured, frequently paired with nouns like 名单 (list), 名册 (roster), 或 大赛 (competition).