Definition
更换 (gēnghuàn) means 'to replace' and is used for swapping out a worn-out or broken item (e.g., tires, faucets) or updating details (e.g., address, phone number). It is more concrete and physical than 代替 (dàitì 'to substitute'), which can refer to taking the place of a person or abstract function. 替换 (tìhuàn 'to replace, substitute') is closer in meaning but emphasizes exchanging one item for another in a set.
verb
to replace (a worn-out or broken item)to change (one's address, phone number, etc.)
Examples
- 更换。Wǒ míngtiān qù chēháng gēng huàn lúntāi.I'm going to the garage to replace the tires tomorrow.
- 更换?Nǐ gēng huàn guò jiātíng dìzhǐ ma?Have you ever changed your home address?
- 更换。Qǐng gēng huàn zhège jiù shuǐlóngtóu.Please replace this old faucet.
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