COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 代 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man 亻 caught 弋 by the passing of time
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How to Write 代 (dài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to substitute
dàiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dài
代
to substitute
Common words
dài biǎo
代表
representative; delegate; to represent; to stand for
dài tì
代替
to replace; to take the place of
gǔ dài
古代
ancient times
jìn dài
近代
the not-very-distant past; modern times, excluding recent decades; (in the context of Chinese history) the period from the Opium Wars until the May 4th Movement (mid-19th century to 1919); capitalist times (pre-1949)
nián dài
年代
a decade of a century (e.g. the Sixties); age; era; period
shí dài
时代
age; era; epoch; period (in one's life)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 代
Say “dài” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 代
Common words and phrases
dài biǎo
representative; delegate; to represent; to stand for
dài tì
to replace; to take the place of
gǔ dài
ancient times
jìn dài
the not-very-distant past; modern times, excluding recent decades; (in the context of Chinese history) the period from the Opium Wars until the May 4th Movement (mid-19th century to 1919); capitalist times (pre-1949)
nián dài
a decade of a century (e.g. the Sixties); age; era; period
shí dài
age; era; epoch; period (in one's life)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“代”。
Zhège zì shì “dài”.
This character is “代”.
我正在学习“代”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dài” zì.
I am learning the character “代”.
请写一遍“代”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dài”.
Please write “代” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 代?
代 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 代 (dài) mean?
代 (dài) means to substitute.
What is the radical of 代?
The radical of 代 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.