代理 dàilǐ to act on behalf of
to act on behalf of somebody in a responsible position; to act as an agent or proxy; surrogate; (computing) proxy
How to remember 代理: 代 era + 理 reason = to act on behalf of.
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How it is used
- To act on behalf of / an agent/proxy - 代理商 (dàilǐshāng) a distributor/agent, 全权代理 to act with full authority.
- 'Acting' (temporary) in a title: 代理经理 (dàilǐ jīnglǐ) acting manager.
- Computing: 代理服务器 (dàilǐ fúwùqì) a proxy server; 代理 = a proxy/VPN.
- 代理 = to represent/stand in for; contrast 代表 (dàibiǎo, to represent as a delegate).
Example sentences
- 我是你的代理人。 Wǒ shì nǐ de dàilǐrén.I'm your deputy.
- 我不在的时候，他将是我的代理人。 Wǒ bú zài de shíhòu, tā jiāng shì wǒ de dàilǐrén.He will be my deputy while I am away.
- 万一有紧急情况，联系我的代理人。 Wànyī yǒu jǐnjíqíngkuàng, liánxì wǒ de dàilǐrén.In case of an emergency, get in touch with my agent.