Chinese Conversation · Level 49
90 words
Chinese word
替换
Pronunciation
Pinyintì huàn
Meaning
- verbreplace
Example
他把坏的灯泡替换了。tā bǎ huài de dēng pào tì huàn le
He replaced the broken light bulb.
More examples
请在文档中将旧公司名称替换为新名称。qǐng zài wén dàng zhōng jiàng jiù gōng sī míng chēng tì huàn wèi xīn míng chēng
Please replace the old company name with the new name in the document.
Core concept
A current part or piece of content gives way to a different one that takes over its role.
Common phrases
替换为tì huàn wèi
replace with
替换文件tì huàn wén jiàn
replace a file
替换文本tì huàn wén běn
replace text
Similar words
换huàn: Change one thing or state into a different one.
更换gēng huàn: Put a new item in place of an old or damaged one.
代替dài tì: Use a thing or person to fill the place of another.
取代qǔ dài: Take another thing's place by assuming its position or function.
Definition in Chinese
把某一物或其中一部分用另一物或另一部分替代，使功能或内容恢复或发生变化。bǎ mǒu yí wù huò qí zhōng yí bù fèn yòng lìng yí wù huò lìng yí bù fèn tì dài shǐ gōng néng huò nèi róng huī fù huò fā shēng biàn huà
Word origin
替 (tì, "stand in for") + 换 (huàn, "change") joins taking another's place with making a change.
Usage tips
- In software and document contexts, this verb can describe changing text, settings, or other digital content, so its use extends beyond physical repairs.