Word
代 — Chinese word meaning
HSK 5
代 (dài) is a Chinese word: to replace; to substitute. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.
Meaning of 代
动 verb
to replace; to substitute
他代我去开会。
He went to the meeting in my place.
名 noun
generation
我们是新一代的年轻人。
We are the new generation of young people.
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Word breakdown
代 — to replace; to substitute
Structure & writing
代 is a component in 2 characters
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