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replace

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

qu3dai4 qǔdài

Meaning


Primary

replace

Alternatives

to replace, substitute, to substitute

Mnemonic


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

Usage


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