代

dàidictionary entry

to be a substitute for; to act on behalf of; to replace; to substitute / generation; dynasty; age; period; (historical) era; (geological) eon

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Original source entry:

代 代 [dai4] /to be a substitute for; to act on behalf of; to replace; to substitute/generation; dynasty; age; period; (historical) era; (geological) eon/

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