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