代 dài ㄉㄞˋ doi6 HSK 3 高階級 · Level 4

  • to be a substitute for; to act on behalf of; to replace; to substitute
  • generation; dynasty; age; period; (historical) era; (geological) eon

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 代 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 时代 時代 ( shí dài si4 doi6 ) 在 ( zài zoi6 ) 变化 變化 ( biàn huà bin3 faa3 )。

    Times are changing.

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 想 ( xiǎng soeng2 ) 代替 ( dài tì doi6 tai3 ) 他 ( tā taa1 )。

    I want to replace him.

  • 你 ( nǐ nei5 ) 无可 無可 ( wú kě mou4 ho2 ) 取代 ( qǔ dài ceoi2 doi6 )。

    You're irreplaceable.

  • 绿色 綠色 ( lǜ sè luk6 sik1 ) 代表 ( dài biǎo doi6 biu2 ) 希望 ( xī wàng hei1 mong6 )。

    Green stands for hope.

  • 源代码 源代碼 ( yuán dài mǎ jyun4 doi6 maa5 ) 有没有 有沒有 ( yǒu méi yǒu jau5 mut6 jau5 )?

    Do you have the source code?

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