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更替

gēng tìdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to take over (from one another) / to alternate / to replace / to relay
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

Source record: cd-c4688a6f22959864. Source SHA-256: bbc4b27f26bee1a262f4d7939667a040c7857c7fc0200a2fa7a86d3352a09eae.

Original source entry:

更替 更替 [geng1 ti4] /to take over (from one another)/to alternate/to replace/to relay/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 更
    gēng

    to change or replace / to experience / one of the five two-hour periods into which the night was formerly divided / watch (e.g. of a sentry or guard)

    gèng

    more / even more / further / still / still more

  • 替
    tì

    to substitute for / to take the place of / to replace / for / on behalf of / to stand in for

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.