English–Chinese
“fill in for” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindài lǐ
Example
他今天要代理我的工作。tā jīn tiān yào dài lǐ wǒ de gōng zuò
He will fill in for me at work today.
How to say “fill in for” in Chinese
“Fill in for” in Chinese is 代理 (dài lǐ).
A temporary stand-in carries out someone else's work or decisions as that person's recognized representative.
Example sentences with 代理
旅行社可以为客户代理订票。lǚ xíng shè ké yǐ wèi kè hù dài lǐ dìng piào
A travel agency can book tickets on behalf of its customers.
Tips for using 代理
- The verb often appears when an absent person's position, duties, or authority are officially covered, making it useful for workplace and service situations.