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更新换代
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更新换代
更新換代
gēngxīnhuàndài
idiom
#44,982
Meanings
1
to update and replace; generational upgrade
2
product refresh; to replace an older generation with a new one
Characters
更
gēng
to change; renew
新
xīn
new
换
huàn
to exchange; replace
代
dài
generation
Examples
拼音
EN
手机
更新换代
的
速度
越来越
快
。
Shǒujī gēngxīnhuàndài de sùdù yuèláiyuè kuài.
Phones are being refreshed faster and faster.
设备
需要
定期
更新换代
。
Shèbèi xūyào dìngqī gēngxīnhuàndài.
Equipment needs regular generational upgrades.
公司
正在
更新换代
旧
服务器
。
Gōngsī zhèngzài gēngxīnhuàndài jiù fúwùqì.
The company is phasing out and replacing old servers.
Tips
usage
Very common in tech and industry writing — products, equipment, technology.
换
代
specifically implies a new 'generation', not just a minor update.
Stroke Order
Grid
Outline
更
gèng
新
xīn
换
huàn
代
dài
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更新
gēngxīn
HSK 5
#8,596
to update; to renew; to renovate / update (noun)
更换
gēnghuàn
HSK 5
#8,435
to replace; to change; to swap out
万象更新
wànxiànggēngxīn
all things take on a new look / everything is rejuvenated (typically in spring)
新陈代谢
xīnchéndàixiè
HSK 7
#18,624
metabolism / replacement of the old with the new
全新
quánxīn
HSK 6
#2,790
brand new / completely new
代
dài
HSK 3
#1,958
generation / era / to replace / to represent
新型
xīnxíng
HSK 4
#11,402
new type / new kind / new model
新生
xīnshēng
HSK 7
#6,438
new student / freshman / new life / rebirth
崭新
zhǎnxīn
HSK 7
#6,496
brand-new; completely new
新人
xīnrén
HSK 6
#4,914
newcomer; new recruit; rookie / newlywed (bride and groom)
更新换代
gēngxīnhuàndài
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