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The word 代替 is formed by combining two characters, each contributing a related meaning to create a new, unified concept. The first character, 代 (dài), carries the core idea of acting on behalf of another or taking over a role. The second character, 替 (tì), intrinsically means to substitute or replace. When placed together, they reinforce and specify each other, merging into a single verb that vividly conveys the act of one thing taking the place of another, resulting in the comprehensive meaning "to substitute for" or "to replace".

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他代替我参加会议。

Tā dàitì wǒ cānjiā huìyì.

He attends the meeting in my place.

今天老师生病了，校长代替他上课。

Jīntiān lǎoshī shēngbìng le, xiàozhǎng dàitì tā shàngkè.

Today the teacher is sick, so the principal substitutes for him in class.

如果电脑坏了，我们可以用平板代替它工作。

Rúguǒ diànnǎo huài le, wǒmen kěyǐ yòng píngbǎn dàitì tā gōngzuò.

If the computer breaks down, we can use a tablet to replace it for work.

在环境保护方面，可再生能源正逐渐代替化石燃料。

Zài huánjìng bǎohù fāngmiàn, kě zàishēng néngyuán zhèng zhújiàn dàitì huàshí ránliào.

In terms of environmental protection, renewable energy is gradually replacing fossil fuels.

尽管人工智能在许多领域表现出色，但它目前还不能完全代替人类的创造性思维。

Jǐnguǎn réngōng zhìnéng zài xǔduō lǐngyù biǎoxiàn chūsè, dàn tā mùqián hái bù néng wánquán dàitì rénlèi de chuàngzàoxìng sīwéi.

Although artificial intelligence performs excellently in many fields, it currently cannot completely replace human creative thinking.

Word Definition - 代替

dài tì to replace; to take the place of

Individual Character Details

代 dài
替 tì