代替

代替 dàitì

Substitute (replace)

What 代替 means

  1. Substitute (replace)

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Character by character

代替 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

代
dài
Generation (times - act as)
替
tì
For (replace - on behalf)

How to write 代替

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代替 in a sentence

今天我代替他上课。
Jīntiān wǒ dàitì tā shàng kè.
I am teaching in his place today.
没有人能代替母亲。
Méiyǒu rén néng dàitì mǔqīn.
Nobody can replace a mother.

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Questions about 代替

What does 代替 mean in English?

代替 is pronounced dàitì and means Substitute (replace).

How do you pronounce 代替?

代替 is dàitì in pinyin — written daiti without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 代替?

代替 is written with 2 characters: 代 (dài) Generation (times - act as), 替 (tì) For (replace - on behalf). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

Is 代替 an HSK word?

Yes — 代替 is on the official HSK 5 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 5 page.

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