代用

dàiyòng

to use for another; to substitute

Wiktionary

Entry Composition

1 代 dài
  1. to be a substitute for; to act on behalf of; to replace; to substitute
  2. generation; dynasty; age; period; (historical) era; (geological) eon
2 用 yòng
  1. to use; to make use of; to employ
  2. (coverb) with; using
  3. to need; to have to (usu. used in the negative or in questions)
  4. usefulness; utility
  5. (bound form) expense; outlay
  6. (courteous) to eat; to drink
  7. (literary) hence; therefore

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代用品 dàiyòngpǐn