代

dài

Dictionary entry

to be a substitute for; to act on behalf of; to replace; to substitute

What does 代 mean?

代 (dài) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to be a substitute for; to act on behalf of; to replace; to substitute

2generation; dynasty; age; period; (historical) era; (geological) eon

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代dàito be a substitute for; to act on behalf of; to replace; to substitute · generation; dynasty; age; period; (historical) era; (geological) eon

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代

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