取代 - Replace - Traditional Chinese word mnemonic

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取代

replace

取

to take

代

substitute

qu3dai4 • qǔdài

replace

to replace, substitute, to substitute

To 取代 replace something, simply 取 take it away and 代 substitute something else in its place.

我們必須取代舊的電腦。

We must replace an old computer.

用天然氣取代燒煤

use natural gas to replace coal burning