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代表
dàibiǎo
Description
“代表”常常指一个人或一个东西可以说明或表示别的人和事。
"代表" often refers to a person or thing that can explain or represent other people and matters.
它也可以指一个人替大家说话或做事，比如班里的代表。
It can also mean a person who speaks or acts for everyone, like a class 代表.
Meanings
代表dàibiǎo
to represent; to act on behalf of
他代表我们学校去比赛。
He represents our school in the competition.
代表dàibiǎo
representative; delegate
她是我们班的代表。
She is the representative of our class.
代表dàibiǎo
to stand for; to symbolize
红色代表爱。
Red represents love.
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Notes
- Etymology
代 'in place of' + 表 'to show/express', so 'to show on behalf of'.
- Nuance
as a noun it means a person who represents a group; as a verb, to stand for.
In videos
“我生活的这个地方的代表。”
“我今天考的成绩不一定代表我真正的实力。”
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