Choose some Chinese lectures (6)
I believe the answer is:
select
'choose' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'some chinese lectures' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some parts of the word are used).
'SELECT' is hidden in the letters of 'chinese lectures'.
(Other definitions for select that I've seen before include "Of superior quality" , "Choose, decide" , "Choose from the elite?" , "Choice or elite" , "best" .)