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代

dàiHSK 5

代 (dài) is an HSK 5 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

verb 动

  1. Englishto represent

    • EX
      如果经理不在，就由副经理代他签字。

      If the manager is away, the deputy manager will sign on his behalf.

    • EX
      老师生病了，今天由我来代他上课。

      The teacher is ill, so I'm filling in for him today.

2

noun 名

  1. Englishgeneration

    • EX
      我们这一代年轻人面临着很大的竞争压力。

      Young people of our generation face intense competitive pressure.

    • EX
      爷爷那一代人的生活和我们现在完全不同。

      Life was completely different for Grandpa's generation from what it is for us today.