代

• 拼音: dài
• 汉字拆解: 代 = 亻(person) + 弋 (to shoot/change)

含义

Generation; era; to represent; to substitute for. A versatile word used for both time periods and acting on behalf of someone.

As a noun, refers to a generation or historical era. As a verb, means to act on behalf of or substitute for someone. Appears in many compounds like 现代 (modern), 古代 (ancient), 代替 (replace), and 代表 (represent).

例句

1. 每一代人都有自己的想法和生活方式。
2. 请你代我向她问好。
3. 这座建筑已经有三代人住过了。

用法指南

语境: everyday, formal, historical

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 年轻一代更喜欢用手机。(The younger generation prefers using smartphones.)
• 你能代我去开会吗？(Can you attend the meeting on my behalf?)

错误说法

• 我代了一个新手机 (Don't use 代 alone to mean 'replace an object' — use 换 for swapping items; 代 is for people representing or substituting for others)

起源与历史

The character 代 combines 亻(person) and 弋 (to shoot, change), conveying the idea of one person replacing another, extended to mean successive generations.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal