HSK · Level 41
120 words
Chinese word
取代
Pronunciation
Pinyinqǔ dài
Meaning
- verbreplace
Example
新技术会取代旧的设备。xīn jì shù huì qǔ dài jiù de shè bèi
New technology will replace the old equipment.
More examples
自动化使得一些岗位可以被机器人取代。zì dòng huà shǐ de yì xiē gǎng wèi ké yǐ bèi jī qì rén qǔ dài
Automation makes it possible for robots to replace some jobs done by humans.
Core concept
One holder of a position gives way while another takes over the same position and its duties.
Common phrases
难以被取代nán yǐ bèi qǔ dài
hard to replace
取代地位qǔ dài dì wèi
replace someone's position
取代人类的某些工作qǔ dài rén lèi de mǒu xiē gōng zuò
replace some of the work done by humans
Similar words
代替dài tì: Serving as a substitute by taking on a person's or thing's role or function.
替换tì huàn: Changing one part or item for another within a set, list, or arrangement.
更换gēng huàn: Changing a damaged, faulty, or worn-out part for a new one.
Definition in Chinese
用新的事物或人来替换原有的事物或人，侧重于替换后功能或地位的转移。yòng xīn de shì wù huò rén lái tì huàn yuán yǒu de shì wù huò rén cè zhòng yú tì huàn hòu gōng néng huò dì wèi de zhuǎn yí
Word origin
取 (qǔ, "take") + 代 (dài, "stand in for") presents replacement as taking something and putting another in its place.
Usage tips
- The verb often appears in conversations about new technology, changing jobs, and social change, where a function or role moves from one holder to another.