代表

dàibiǎo

noun/verb HSK 3 #869

Measure Word

一位代表 wèi

Meanings

1 representative
2 delegate
3 to represent

Characters

to replace; generation

to express; surface

Examples

她是我们公司的代表。

Tā shì wǒmen gōngsī de dàibiǎo.

She is our company's representative.

这幅画代表了他的最高水平。

Zhè fú huà dàibiǎo le tā de zuìgāo shuǐpíng.

This painting represents his highest level.

我代表全体同学感谢老师。

Wǒ dàibiǎo quántǐ tóngxué gǎnxiè lǎoshī.

I thank the teacher on behalf of all students.

Tips

usage

As a verb, 代表 means 'to represent' or 'to stand for'. As a noun, it means 'representative' or 'delegate'.

Stroke Order

代 dài

表 biǎo