代表 dàibiǎo representative
representative; delegate; to represent; to stand for; on behalf of; in the name of
How to remember 代表: 代 era + 表 indicator = representative.
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How it is used
- Noun 'representative/delegate' and verb 'to represent, stand for' - 人大代表 (Réndà dàibiǎo) an NPC delegate; 代表公司 (dàibiǎo gōngsī) on behalf of the company.
- Also 'symbolizes': 红色代表喜庆 (hóngsè dàibiǎo xǐqìng) red stands for celebration.
- Measure words 位/名/个. Contrast 代替 (to physically replace) - 代表 keeps the represented party present.
Example sentences
- 我知道金钱不代表一切。 Wǒ zhīdào jīnqián bú dàibiǎo yīqiè.I know that money isn't everything.
- 地图上的蓝线代表河流。 Dìtú shàng de lánxiàn dàibiǎo héliú.The blue lines on the map represent rivers.
- 红旗代表存在危险。 Hóngqí dàibiǎo cúnzài wēixiǎn.The red flag indicated the presence of danger.