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    Expressing 'to represent' with 代表 (dàibiǎo)

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    Structure

    Subject + 代表 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 代表 (dàibiǎo) means 'to represent' or 'to stand for,' indicating that something or someone acts on behalf of or symbolizes another. It can also function as a noun meaning 'representative.' For example, 此调查代表着总统审查 means 'this investigation represents a presidential review.'

    Examples

    • 这首歌代表了一代人的青春记忆。

      Zhè shǒu gē dàibiǎole yī dài rén de qīngchūn jìyì.

      This song represents the youth memories of a generation.

    • 她代表公司参加了国际会议。

      Tā dàibiǎo gōngsī cānjiāle guójì huìyì.

      She represented the company at the international conference.

    • 红色在中国文化中代表吉祥和喜庆。

      Hóngsè zài Zhōngguó wénhuà zhōng dàibiǎo jíxiáng hé xǐqìng.

      Red represents good luck and celebration in Chinese culture.

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