ding2 tai3頂替顶替

Jyutpingding2 tai3

Yaledíng tai

動詞Rare

Definition

To take over someone's responsibilities or work as a replacement.

colloquialworkdaily actions

How it's used

Focuses on the functional aspect of stepping into a role or shift, often implying a temporary or emergency arrangement. While it can apply to permanent transitions, it is frequently used for short term coverage when someone is absent or busy. It carries a slightly more formal or task oriented nuance compared to simply using 接手.

Examples

keoi5佢beng6病zo2咗，wan2搵jan4人ding2頂tai3替keoi5佢go3個wai2位laa1啦。

He is sick, find someone to take over his position.

nei5你ting1聽jat6日jau5有mou5冇hung1空bong1幫ngo5我ding2頂tai3替jat1一haa5下？

Are you free to cover for me tomorrow?

Common phrases

ding2頂tai3替zik1職wai6位

to take over a position

wan2搵jan4人ding2頂tai3替

to find someone to cover

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 頂住, which means to hold something up or endure a difficult situation. Using 頂替 implies a formal transfer of duties, whereas 頂住 is about physical support or mental perseverance.