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代 (dài): to represent; generation

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HSK 5verb, noun

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: to represent; generation
Characters: 1
Part of speech: verb, noun
HSK level: HSK 5
Strokes: 5
Radical: 亻
Structure: 左右结构

Full definitions

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

Chinese explanation

代替
代理，替别人做事或行使职权
历史上划分的时期，如朝代、时代
辈分，如上一代、下一代。

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Example sentences

I will ask the teacher for leave on your behalf.

He attended the meeting on behalf of the manager.

Please give my regards to your family.

This letter was written on behalf of someone else.

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