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顶替
dǐngtì
Description
“顶替”的意思是一个人代替另一个人，去做他的工作或事情。
"顶替" means one person replaces another to do their work or tasks.
如果有人生病不能来，别人就可以顶替他。
If someone is sick and can't come, another person can 顶替 them.
Meanings
顶替dǐngtì
to take someone's place; to replace
他生病了，我来顶替他上班。
He is sick, so I will cover his shift.
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Notes
- Etymology
顶 (to substitute/take on) + 替 (to replace), both meaning to stand in for.
- Nuance
often implies filling in for an absent person, sometimes with a fake or substitute identity.
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