代替 (dài tì) — to replace, to take the place of

Definition

代替 (dài tì) is the general-purpose verb for 'to replace' – one person or thing takes the place of another. It is more common and neutral than 替 (tì), which is more colloquial and also functions as a preposition ('on behalf of'). Unlike 更换 (gēng huàn), which is used for replacing broken or worn-out items, 代替 can be used in a wider range of contexts.

verb

to replaceto take the place of

Examples

代替。
Wǒ yòng xīn shǒujī dài tì le jiù shǒujī.
I replaced the old phone with a new one.
代替。
Míngtiān wǒ dài tì tā qù kāihuì.
Tomorrow I'll go to the meeting in his place.
代替。
Yòng zhǐdài dài tì sùliàodài gèng huánbǎo.
Using paper bags instead of plastic bags is more environmentally friendly.

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