Chinese

dàibiǎo
Meaning: to represent; representative
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

This lawyer represents our company in the meeting.
追求時尚不代表要盲目跟風。
追求时尚不代表要盲目跟风。
Pursuing fashion does not mean blindly following trends.
這些數學符號代表什麼意思?
这些数学符号代表什么意思?
What do these mathematical symbols mean?
這份小禮物代表了我對您的敬意。
这份小礼物代表了我对您的敬意。
This small gift represents my respect for you.
這項發明代表了目前的尖端科技。
这项发明代表了目前的尖端科技。
This invention represents the current cutting-edge technology.
這張卡片代表了我的心意。
这张卡片代表了我的心意。
This card represents my feelings.
運動員代表在開幕式中點燃了聖火。
运动员代表在开幕式中点燃了圣火。
The athlete representative lit the sacred fire during the opening ceremony.
參加會議的代表都必須佩戴識別證。
参加会议的代表都必须佩戴识别证。
All representatives attending the conference must wear identification badges.
國徽代表著國家的尊嚴。
国徽代表著国家的尊严。
The national emblem represents the dignity of the country.
他的口才很好,常代表學校參加辯論比賽。
他的口才很好,常代表学校参加辩论比赛。
He is very eloquent and often represents the school in debate competitions.

Usage Notes

Can be a verb (to represent) or a noun (a representative/delegate).

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