HSK · Level 113
45 words
Chinese word
取而代之
Pronunciation
Pinyinqǔ ér dài zhī
Meaning
- verbreplace
Example
新技术很快就取而代之了旧方法。xīn jì shù hěn kuài jiù qǔ ér dài zhī le jiù fāng fǎ
New technology quickly replaced the old method.
More examples
随着新材料出现，旧产品逐渐被取而代之。suí zhe xīn cái liào chū xiàn jiù chán pǐn zhú jiàn bèi qǔ ér dài zhī
As new materials emerged, old products were gradually replaced.
Core concept
A newer thing moves into the place of an older thing and takes over its role or function.
Common phrases
被取而代之bèi qǔ ér dài zhī
be replaced
取而代之的趋势qǔ ér dài zhī de qū shì
trend of replacement
Similar words
取代qǔ dài: Replace someone or something in a position or role.
代替dài tì: Perform the same function in place of the original person or thing.
替代tì dài: Use one person or thing in place of another.
Definition in Chinese
用新的事物或人替换旧的，使之失去原有的地位或功能。yòng xīn de shì wù huò rén tì huàn jiù de shǐ zhī shī qù yuán yǒu de dì wèi huò gōng néng
Word origin
取而代之 (qǔérdàizhī, "take its place") is formed from 取 (qǔ, "take") + 而 (ér, "and then") + 代 (dài, "replace") + 之 (zhī, "it"), giving the image of taking something and replacing it.
Usage tips
- This four-character idiom has a formal, written tone and commonly appears in reports, presentations, and explanations about change.