替换

tì huàn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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

Word relationships

Related words

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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.

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.

Synonyms

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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.

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

to exchange

to substitute for