代替 (dài tì) — to replace, to take the place of
Definition
代替 (dài tì) is a general 'replace / take the place of' verb for both people and things, and can also be used like 替 to mean 'on behalf of' (我代替他去开会). 更换 focuses on swapping a worn or broken item; 取代 implies superseding.
verb
to replaceto take the place of
Examples
- 代替。Wǒ yòng xīn shǒu jī dài tì le jiù shǒu jī.I replaced the old phone with a new one.
- 代替。Míng tiān wǒ dài tì tā qù kāi huì.Tomorrow I'll go to the meeting in his place.
- 代替。Yòng zhǐ dài dài tì sù liào dài gèng huán bǎo.Using paper bags instead of plastic bags is more environmentally friendly.
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