substitute in Chinese
substitute in Chinese is 代替, 變為 — substitute means to use one thing or person in place of another.
substitute in Chinese
代替
Pronounced: dài tì
(transitive) To use in place of something else, with the same function.
變為
Pronounced: biàn wéi
(transitive, sports) To remove (a player) from the field of play and bring on another in his place.
What does "substitute" mean?
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verb To use one thing or person in place of another.
"If you have no butter, you can substitute margarine in most cakes."
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noun A person or thing used in place of another.
"Soya milk is a popular substitute for cow's milk in coffee."
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substitute in a sentence
- If you have no butter, you can substitute margarine in most cakes.
- You can substitute honey for sugar in this recipe.
- Soya milk is a popular substitute for cow's milk in coffee.
- Nothing is a substitute for a good night's sleep before an exam.
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What is "substitute" in Chinese?
"substitute" in Chinese is 代替, 變為. substitute means: To use one thing or person in place of another.
How do you pronounce 代替?
"substitute" in Chinese is 代替, pronounced "dài tì".
How do you use "substitute" in a sentence?
Example: "If you have no butter, you can substitute margarine in most cakes." In Chinese, "substitute" is 代替, 變為.
Are there other ways to say "substitute" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "substitute": 代替, 變為.
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