"many are called but few are chosen" in Chinese (Simplified)
Definition
这个表达意思是，虽然很多人都有机会或被邀请去做某事，但只有少数人真正被选中或能成功。通常用来形容竞争激烈或标准很高的情况。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这个表达较为正式，带有宗教或哲学色彩，也可在世俗场合指任何筛选过程。通常作为完整句子或格言使用，不常插入其它句子中。
Examples
Many are called but few are chosen in this competition.
在这场比赛中，**受召的人多，选上的人少**。
After the auditions, it was clear that many are called but few are chosen.
试镜后，很明显**受召的人多，选上的人少**。
My teacher reminded us that many are called but few are chosen when applying to top universities.
我的老师提醒我们申请名校时，**受召的人多，选上的人少**。
Getting an interview is just the start—many are called but few are chosen.
获得面试只是开始——**受召的人多，选上的人少**。
She made it to the final round, but as they say, many are called but few are chosen.
她进入了决赛，但正如人们所说，**受召的人多，选上的人少**。
When I didn't get the scholarship, my dad comforted me by saying, 'many are called but few are chosen.'
我没有拿到奖学金时，爸爸安慰我说：'**受召的人多，选上的人少**。'