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交替
jiāotì
Description
"交替"的意思是两个人或两件事轮流做一件事，一个换另一个。
"交替" means two people or two things take turns doing something, one replacing the other.
比如晚上工作的时候，工人常常交替休息。
For example, when working at night, workers often take turns resting.
Meanings
交替jiāotì
to alternate; to take turns
我们两个人交替开车。
The two of us take turns driving.
交替jiāotì
alternation; changeover
春天是季节交替的时候。
Spring is the time when seasons change.
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Notes
- Etymology
交 (to exchange) + 替 (to replace), together meaning to alternate or take turns.
- Nuance
交替 stresses two things alternating; 轮流 emphasizes taking turns in sequence.
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