ceoi2 ji4 doi6 zi1取而代之
Jyutpingceoi2 ji4 doi6 zi1
Yalechéui yìh doih jī
Definition
To replace or supersede something original.
writtenworktechnology
How it's used
This is a formal idiom that carries a sense of one thing completely superseding another. It is rarely used in casual daily chatter and is more common in written reports, news, or serious discussions about technology and industry shifts. Using it in a casual conversation about everyday objects can sound overly dramatic or stiff.
Examples
The new system has replaced the old one.
What do you think can be used as a replacement?
Related words
Common phrases
completely replace
what replaces it is
Common mistake
Learners often try to use this as a simple verb like replace, but it functions more like a set phrase describing a process of succession. It is not a direct substitute for the common verb 代替 in everyday speech.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
