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替 (tì) — (verb) to replace, to substitute for; (preposition) for, on behalf of

Definition

替 (tì) as a preposition means 'on behalf of / for (someone)' — like 给 but more formal. As a verb, it means 'to replace' (a person or thing), the short form of 代替.

verb
to replaceto substitute for
preposition
foron behalf of
Easily confused

Examples

  • 替？
    Nǐ néng tì wǒ zhí bān ma?
    Can you cover my shift for me?
  • 替。
    Tā tì dà jiā mǎi le kā fēi.
    He bought coffee for everyone.
  • 替。
    Wǒ tì nǐ gǎn dào gāo xìng.
    I feel happy for you.
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