取代 (qǔ dài) — to replace, to supplant; (chemistry) substitution

Definition

取代 is a formal written verb meaning one thing takes the place of another, often in a process or system. 比 替换 and 代替 more formal, and unlike 更换, it does not imply the original is worn out.

verb
to replaceto supplant(chemistry) substitution

Examples

  • 取代
    Zhè ge xīn xì tǒng jiāng qǔ dài jiù xì tǒng.
    This new system will replace the old system.
  • 取代
    Kē jì de jìn bù ràng jī qì rén zhú jiàn qǔ dài rén gōng láo dòng.
    Technological progress is gradually making robots replace manual labor.
  • 取代
    Zài huà xué zhōng, yì zhǒng wù zhì kě yǐ qǔ dài lìng yì zhǒng wù zhì.
    In chemistry, one substance can replace another.

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