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    Expressing 'to replace' with 代替 (dàitì)

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    Structure

    A + 代替 + B

    Explanation

    代替 (dàitì) means 'to replace' or 'to substitute' and is used when one thing takes the place of another. The structure typically involves using A 代替 B, meaning A replaces B. It can describe both physical substitutions and abstract replacements.

    Examples

    • 现在很多人用手机支付代替了现金支付。

      xiànzài hěn duō rén yòng shǒujī zhīfù dàitì le xiànjīn zhīfù.

      Nowadays many people use mobile payment instead of cash payment.

    • 没有什么能代替妈妈做的饭菜。

      méiyǒu shénme néng dàitì māma zuò de fàncài.

      Nothing can replace the food mom makes.

    • 电子邮件已经基本代替了传统信件。

      diànzǐ yóujiàn yǐjīng jīběn dàitì le chuántǒng xìnjiàn.

      Email has basically replaced traditional letters.

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