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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
verb
Pronounced: dài tì
(transitive) To use in place of something else, with the same function.
變為
verb
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?

  1. verb To use one thing or person in place of another.
    "You can substitute honey for sugar in this recipe."
  2. noun A person or thing used in place of another.
    "The teacher was out sick, so a substitute took the class."

substitute in a sentence

  • You can substitute honey for sugar in this recipe.
  • The coach substituted a fresh striker for the tired one.
  • The teacher was out sick, so a substitute took the class.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "You can substitute honey for sugar in this recipe." 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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