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    Expressing "to represent" with 代表 (dàibiǎo)

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    Structure

    Subject + 代表 + Object

    Explanation

    代表 (dàibiǎo) means "to represent" or "to act on behalf of." It is used when someone stands in for or speaks for another person, group, or entity. It can also function as a noun meaning "representative."

    Examples

    • 我代表全体同事向你表示感谢。

      wǒ dàibiǎo quántǐ tóngshì xiàng nǐ biǎoshì gǎnxiè.

      I express gratitude to you on behalf of all my colleagues.

    • 她代表中国队参加了比赛。

      tā dàibiǎo Zhōngguó duì cānjiā le bǐsài.

      She represented the Chinese team and participated in the competition.

    • 这幅画代表了他最高的艺术水平。

      zhè fú huà dàibiǎo le tā zuì gāo de yìshù shuǐpíng.

      This painting represents his highest level of artistry.

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