Chinese

Meaning: for; on behalf of; to replace
Part of Speech: Verb, Particle

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Handwriting

替

Example sentences

I will go to the meeting for you today.
醫生替他做了一次健康檢查。
医生替他做了一次健康检查。
The doctor gave him a health checkup.
護士正在替病人打點滴。
护士正在替病人打点滴。
The nurse is giving the patient an IV drip.
他犯了錯,但他朋友替他向老師說情。
他犯了错,但他朋友替他向老师说情。
He made a mistake, but his friend interceded with the teacher for him.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate doing something in place of someone else.

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