借代

jiè dài

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What does 借代 mean?

借代 (jiè dài) has the following dictionary meaning.

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借jièto borrow · (used in combination with 給|给[gei3] or 出[chu1] etc) to lend 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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借代

jiè dài

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