替换 tìhuàn to exchange
to exchange; to replace; to substitute for; to switch
How to remember 替换: 替 to change + 换 change = to exchange.
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How it is used
- 'To replace, swap in for' - 替换零件 (tìhuàn língjiàn) to replace a part; 替换下场 (sub off in sports).
- Emphasizes substituting one thing/person for another, one taking the other's place.
- Near 更换 (gēnghuàn, to replace) but 替换 stresses the swap/relief aspect (a fresh one taking over).