代代
Basic Meaning
v
When 代 precedes another verb (e.g., 代劳, 代课), it means 'to do something in someone's place'.
to substitute for; to replace
代替；替换。
Words:
代劳代替代办代课代笔
Synonyms:
替
Sentences:
- 我今天不舒服，你能代我去开会吗？I'm not feeling well today, can you go to the meeting in my place?
- 老师生病了，所以张老师来代课。The teacher is sick, so Teacher Zhang came to substitute for the class.
v
Often used in titles like 代局长 (acting bureau director) or in business contexts like 代理 (agency).
to act as an agent for; to represent (in a position)
代理。
Words:
代销代局长代理代购代理人
Sentences:
- 局长出差了，现在由李主任代局长。The bureau director is on a business trip, now Director Li is acting as the bureau director.
- 这家公司代理销售国外品牌的产品。This company acts as an agent selling products of foreign brands.
n
historical period; era
历史的分期。
Words:
古代近代现代当代时代
Sentences:
- 这本书讲述了从古代到现代的历史。This book tells the history from ancient times to the modern era.
- 当代社会科技发展非常快。Technology develops very fast in contemporary society.
n
dynasty
朝代。
Words:
汉代唐代改朝换代朝代宋代
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 唐代是中国历史上一个繁荣的朝代。The Tang Dynasty was a prosperous dynasty in Chinese history.
- 宋代的文化艺术成就很高。The cultural and artistic achievements of the Song Dynasty are very high.
n
generation
世系的辈分。
Words:
第二代下一代老一代代代相传祖孙三代
Sentences:
- 我们是家里的第三代。We are the third generation in the family.
- 这个故事在他们家代代相传。This story has been passed down generation after generation in their family.
n
A specific term in geology, like 古生代 (Paleozoic Era).
geological era
地质年代分期的第二级，代以上为宙，如显生宙分为古生代、中生代和新生代，代以下为纪。跟代相应的地层系统分类单位叫作界。参看“地质年代简表”。
Words:
古生代中生代新生代
Sentences:
- 恐龙生活在中生代。Dinosaurs lived in the Mesozoic Era.
- 地质学家在研究古生代的化石。Geologists are studying fossils from the Paleozoic Era.
Writing & Component
Radical亻
Structureleft_right
Stroke Count5
Strokes丿丨一㇂丶