tai3 bou2替補替补
Jyutpingtai3 bou2
Yaletai bóu
Definition
A substitute or reserve player in a sports team.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on sports or competitive team settings where someone is waiting to replace a starting player. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently used as a verb phrase in casual speech, such as 替補上陣, to describe the act of entering the game.
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go3個goExamples
He is a substitute this match and will only play in the second half.
Can you act as a substitute?
Related words
Common phrases
to come on as a substitute
substitute player
Common mistake
Avoid using this for general replacements in non-competitive contexts, such as a substitute teacher or a replacement part, where terms like 代課老師 or 零件 are more appropriate.
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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.
