Definition
换人 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to substitute a player' in sports, or more generally 'to replace someone' in a team or job. The verb 换 and the object 人 can split when a measure word, number, or other element comes between them — for example, 换了一个人 ('substituted one person') or 换过两次人 ('substituted twice'). You cannot put the object directly after 换人; instead, use the separated form when specifying quantity or frequency.
v.o.
(sports) to substitute a player(general) to replace a person (in a team, job, etc.)
Examples
- 换人。Jiàoliàn juédìng zài zuìhòu wǔ fēnzhōng huàn rén.The coach decided to make a substitution in the last five minutes.
- 。Zhè chǎng bǐsài wǒmen huàn le sān cì rén.We made three substitutions in this match.
- 换人，。Gōngsī xiǎng huàn rén, dàn xīn yuángōng hái méi dào.The company wants to replace someone, but the new employee hasn't arrived yet.
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