代

dài

HSK 5

代 — dài

1. to act on behalf of; to substitute for; to replace

   我今天代老板参加会议。 wǒ jīntiān dài lǎobǎn cānjiā huìyì — I'm attending the meeting on behalf of my boss today.

2. generation; dynasty; age; period; era (historical or geological)

   汉代的青铜器保存得很好。 hàndài de qīngtóngqì bǎocún dé hěn hǎo — Bronze ware from the Han dynasty is well preserved.