HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
代 — to substitute
- Reading
- dài
- Meaning
- to substitute; to replace; generation; era
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
代 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is dài and it means to substitute; to replace; generation; era. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
代 appears in everyday chinese words such as 代 (generation, replace), 一代 (one generation) and 代替 (replace, substitute).
Chinese words containing 代
Frequently asked questions
What does 代 mean in Chinese?
代 means to substitute; to replace; generation; era in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 代 read?
代 is read dài. Reading it inside real words — 代 and 一代 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 代 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 代 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 代 in a word?
A common word containing 代 is 代 (dài) — "generation, replace". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 代 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 代 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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