cit3 wun6撤換撤换
Jyutpingcit3 wun6
Yalechit wuhn
Definition
To replace a person or thing in a specific position with another.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
Implies a formal or administrative action, often involving the removal of someone from a position or the swapping of equipment. It carries a sense of official decision making rather than casual substitution.
Examples
The company decided to replace the person in charge.
Do you need to replace this part?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 換, which is a general term for swapping or changing anything. 撤換 specifically highlights the removal of the original item or person before the new one is put in place.
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