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The word "代表" is formed by combining the character "代", which means to substitute or act on behalf of, with "表", which means to express or show. In this compound, "代" provides the concept of representation or delegation, while "表" contributes the idea of making something evident or visible, together conveying the meaning of representing or serving as a delegate.

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我代表全家感谢你。

Wǒ dàibiǎo quán jiā gǎnxiè nǐ.

I represent the whole family in thanking you.

这位代表提出了建议。

Zhè wèi dàibiǎo tíchū le jiànyì.

This representative put forward a suggestion.

红色在中国文化中代表吉祥。

Hóngsè zài Zhōngguó wénhuà zhōng dàibiǎo jíxiáng.

Red represents auspiciousness in Chinese culture.

他作为学生代表，在毕业典礼上发表了演讲。

Tā zuòwéi xuéshēng dàibiǎo, zài bìyè diǎnlǐ shàng fābiǎo le yǎnjiǎng.

As the student representative, he delivered a speech at the graduation ceremony.

这幅画代表了艺术家对现代社会的深刻反思。

Zhè fú huà dàibiǎo le yìshùjiā duì xiàndài shèhuì de shēnkè fǎnsī.

This painting represents the artist's profound reflection on modern society.

Word Definition - 代表

dài biǎo representative; delegate; CL:位[wèi],個|个[gè],名[míng]; to represent; to stand for; on behalf of; in the name of

Individual Character Details

代 dài
表 biǎo, biǎo