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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing acting as an agent with 代理 (dàilǐ)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 代理 + Object

    Explanation

    代理 (dàilǐ) means "to act as an agent" or "to represent someone in business dealings." It can function as both a verb and a modifier. For example, 代理商 means "agent" or "dealer," and 代理业务 means "agency business."

    Examples

    • 我们公司代理了好几个国际品牌的产品。

      Wǒmen gōngsī dàilǐ le hǎo jǐ gè guójì pǐnpái de chǎnpǐn.

      Our company serves as the agent for products from several international brands.

    • 她在国外出差期间，同事代理她的工作。

      Tā zài guówài chūchāi qījiān, tóngshì dàilǐ tā de gōngzuò.

      While she was on a business trip abroad, a colleague handled her work on her behalf.

    • 他们想在中国代理这个品牌的销售业务。

      Tāmen xiǎng zài Zhōngguó dàilǐ zhège pǐnpái de xiāoshòu yèwù.

      They want to act as the sales agent for this brand in China.

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