替
replace; for; decline
Meanings
3 senses · 14 examplesverb
to replace; to take the place of
Used when one person or thing acts instead of another, or swaps positions.
I will work overtime in place of Xiao Wang today.
He didn't come, so you take his spot, okay?
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Mom washed my clothes for me.
Robots can do many dangerous jobs instead of humans.
This substitute player replaced the starting forward.
preposition
for; on behalf of
Used to indicate that an action is done for someone else, or to express a feeling on someone's behalf.
Everyone is happy for him.
The classmates held a farewell party for him.
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I will ask the teacher for leave on your behalf.
He shared the life pressure for his friend.
verb
to decline; to weaken
formalThis is a literary and formal usage, rarely used in daily spoken Chinese.
This traditional industry is declining.
The rise and fall of nations is an inevitable law of historical development.
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The decline of the family made him feel helpless.
The rise and fall of dynasties promoted social changes.
The rise and fall of literary styles reflects the changes of the times.