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    Expressing 'to replace' with 替换 (tìhuàn)

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    Structure

    用 + A + 替换 + B

    Explanation

    替换 (tìhuàn) means "to replace" or "to substitute," describing the act of putting one thing in place of another. It is commonly used in both everyday and formal contexts. It is formed from 替 (to substitute) and 换 (to change/exchange).

    Examples

    • 这台旧电脑该替换了，运行太慢了。

      zhè tái jiù diànnǎo gāi tìhuàn le, yùnxíng tài màn le.

      This old computer needs to be replaced; it runs too slowly.

    • 教练决定在下半场替换两名球员。

      jiàoliàn juédìng zài xià bànchǎng tìhuàn liǎng míng qiúyuán.

      The coach decided to substitute two players in the second half.

    • 你可以用蜂蜜替换白糖，味道更好。

      nǐ kěyǐ yòng fēngmì tìhuàn báitáng, wèidào gèng hǎo.

      You can substitute honey for white sugar; it tastes better.

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