替代
tì dài
alternative
In Chinese, the word '替代' is generally used to describe the concept of choosing another option or something different from the usual. Just like 'alternative' in English, it can refer to alternative routes, alternative methods, alternative plans, etc.
Example sentences using: 替代
矿泉水可以替代苏打水。
kuàngquánshuǐ kěyǐ tìdài sūdǎshuǐ
Mineral water can replace soda water.
In this sentence, '替代' is used to express the substitution of one object (soda water) with another (mineral water).
你可以替代我去会议。
nǐ kěyǐ tìdài wǒ qù huìyì
You can go to the meeting instead of me.
Here, '替代' is used in a context of representing someone else (you represent me) in an event or situation (going to the meeting).
我正在找一个替代品。
wǒ zhèngzài zhǎo yīgè tìdàipǐn
I am looking for a substitute.
This sentence uses '替代品' (a derivative of '替代') which means 'substitute' or 'replacement', indicating the speaker is seeking an alternative item or solution.
电子邮件替代了传统的信件。
diànzǐ yóujiàn tìdài le chuántǒng de xìnjiàn
Email has replaced traditional letters.
In this instance, '替代' reflects the idea of one thing (email) taking over the role or function of another (traditional letters).
我们用咖啡替代茶。
wǒmen yòng kāfēi tìdài chá
We are replacing tea with coffee.
In this sentence, '替代' is used to express the act of using one thing (coffee) in place of another (tea).
替代主任的人已经上任。
tìdài zhǔrèn de rén yǐjīng shàng rèn
The person who replaced the director has taken office.
Here, '替代' is used in the context of one person taking over the role of another person.
替代工具无法胜任这个任务。
tìdài gōngjù wúfǎ shèngrèn zhège rènwù
The substitute tool can't handle this task.
In this sentence, '替代' refers to an alternative item (the substitute tool), which is found to be insufficient for a specific task.
人工智能正在替代一些工作。
réngōng zhìnéng zhèngzài tìdài yīxiē gōngzuò
Artificial intelligence is replacing some jobs.
Here, '替代' conveys the idea of one entity (AI) taking over certain roles or responsibilities (some jobs).
它是一个完美的替代品。
tā shì yīgè wánměi de tìdàipǐn
It's a perfect substitute.
In this instance, '替代品' (a derivative of '替代') means a perfect substitute or replacement for something else.
新的计划将替代旧的计划。
xīn de jìhuà jiāng tìdài jiù de jìhuà
The new plan will replace the old plan.
In this sentence, '替代' is used to express the substitution of one concept (the old plan) with a newer one (the new plan).