取代

qǔdài

to replace

HSK 6

Character Breakdown

Usage of 取代

The verb 取代 (qǔdài) means 'to replace' or 'to substitute.' It is commonly used when one thing takes the place of another, often implying a complete or functional replacement.

Common contexts

  1. Technology or methods replacing older ones, e.g., 技术取代传统方法.
  2. People or roles being replaced, e.g., 员工取代经理.
  3. Objects or concepts substituting others in various scenarios.

Collocations and patterns

  • 取代 + noun: to replace something
  • + noun + 取代: to be replaced by someone/something

Notes

取代 often implies a more formal or complete replacement compared to similar verbs like , which can sometimes mean 'to substitute temporarily.' Avoid confusing 取代 with 替换, which often refers to swapping or exchanging rather than full replacement.

Example Sentences

新技术正在逐渐取代传统方法。

Xīn jìshù zhèngzài zhújiàn qǔdài chuántǒng fāngfǎ.

New technology is gradually replacing traditional methods.

机器人可能会取代一些重复性的工作。

Jīqìrén kěnéng huì qǔdài yīxiē chóngfù xìng de gōngzuò.

Robots might replace some repetitive jobs.

他被新员工取代了经理的位置。

Tā bèi xīn yuángōng qǔdài le jīnglǐ de wèizhì.

He was replaced by a new employee in the manager position.