Definition
接替 (jiē tì) means to take over someone's position, post, or duty in a succession — it always implies replacing a specific person in a role. 代替 is more general (any substitute), 取代 implies supplanting (often forcefully), and 接班 is a separable verb focused on succeeding in a work shift or leadership role. Use 接替 when a person formally assumes another's job.
verb
to replaceto take over (a position or post)
Easily confused
- 阶梯jiē tīsound-alikeflight of steps; staircase
- 解体jiě tǐsound-alike(of organizations, systems) to disintegrate, to break up
Examples
- ，接替。Jīnglǐ tuìxiū hòu, yóu tā jiē tì zhège zhíwèi.After the manager retired, he took over the position.
- 接替？Nǐ néng jiē tì wǒ míngtiān de gōngzuò ma?Can you take over my work tomorrow?
- 接替。Gōngsī juédìng ràng Xiǎo Wáng jiē tì Lǎo Zhāng de zhíwù.The company decided to have Xiao Wang replace Lao Zhang in his post.
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