替换

tì huàn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to exchange
2. to replace
3. to substitute for
4. to switch

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 交换 jiāo huàn 交换 jiāo huàn to exchange 交换 means to exchange, often used when two parties swap items, while 替换 emphasizes replacing one with another.: to exchange
• 更换 gēng huàn 更换 gēng huàn to replace (a worn-out tire etc) 更换 also means to replace or change, but is more common for physical items like parts or clothes.: to replace (a worn-out tire etc)

Synonyms

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• 替代 tì dài 替代 tì dài to substitute for When meaning to replace or substitute one thing for another, 替代 and 替换 are often interchangeable.: to substitute for

Usage notes

Collocations

替换 often pairs with 掉 to form 替换掉, meaning to replace and discard the old one, e.g., 替换掉旧的零件.

Common mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 替换 (replace) with 替代 (substitute): 替代 implies using something as a substitute, often without permanent change, while 替换 usually involves a permanent or physical replacement.

Example Sentences

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我需要 替换 这个零件。

I need to replace this part.

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Child Words of 替换

• 换 换 huàn: to exchange
• 替 替 tì: to substitute for