替 (tì)

In Chinese, "替" is a preposition that means "for," "on behalf of," or "in place of." It is used to indicate that one person is acting for another person or substituting for someone or something.

Basic Usage

Here are some common usages of "替":

• Indicating substitution: For example: 我今天替他上班。(wǒ jīntiān tì tā shàngbān.) - I am working in his place today.
• Indicating doing something for someone: For example: 他替我买了票。(tā tì wǒ mǎile piào.) - He bought the tickets for me.
• Indicating taking responsibility on behalf of someone: For example: 我替你感到高兴。(wǒ tì nǐ gǎndào gāoxìng.) - I am happy for you.

Examples

Here are some example sentences containing "替":

• 她替妈妈做了晚饭。(tā tì māma zuòle wǎnfàn.) - She made dinner for her mom.
• 老师替学生解答了问题。(lǎoshī tì xuéshēng jiědále wèntí.) - The teacher answered the question for the students.
• 他替朋友照顾宠物。(tā tì péngyǒu zhàogù chǒngwù.) - He took care of his friend's pet.