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代 dài

HSK 4 character · 5 strokes · radical 人

Meanings

• to be a substitute for; to act on behalf of; to replace; to substitute
• generation; dynasty; age; period; (historical) era; (geological) eon

Words with 代

• 代表 dài biǎo: representative
• 代替 dài tì: to replace; to take the place of
• 现代 xiàn dài: modern times

Example sentences

他学习现代文学。
He studies contemporary literature.
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我知道金钱不代表一切。
I know that money isn't everything.
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绿色代表希望。
Green stands for hope.
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Meanings and readings from CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0).