代 (dài)
to be a substitute for; to act on behalf of; to replace; to substitute
- HSK 3.1 level 3
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Etymology
Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 弋 represents the sound.
Shuowen Jiezi
《說文》：“代，更也。从人，弋聲。”
Components
- 亻 (meaning) — 亻 is a component form of 人.
- 弋 (sound)