No. 2,385 in Chinese
取代
"取代" means "to replace" or "to substitute."
In a sentence
电动车正在逐渐取代传统燃油车。
Electric vehicles are gradually replacing traditional fuel cars.
The word "取代" is used to express the act of one entity replacing another in usage or preference.
新技术能够取代旧的工作方式。
New technology can replace old work methods.
In this context, "取代" describes the substitution of methods due to advancements or changes.
人工智能不会完全取代人类的所有工作。
Artificial intelligence won't completely replace all human jobs.
Here, "取代" conveys the possibility or extent of substitution in job roles due to artificial intelligence.
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