替补

替補

tìbǔ

noun #9,561

Meanings

1 substitute; replacement (especially in sports)
2 reserve player; bench player

Characters

to replace; to substitute for

to mend; to make up for; to supplement

Examples

他是球队的替补队员。

Tā shì qiúduì de tìbǔ duìyuán.

He is a substitute player on the team.

教练决定让替补上场。

Jiàoliàn juédìng ràng tìbǔ shàngchǎng.

The coach decided to send in the substitute.

她从替补变成了主力。

Tā cóng tìbǔ biànchéng le zhǔlì.

She went from being a bench player to a starter.

Tips

usage

替补 is the standard sports term for 'substitute/bench player.' 替补席 (tìbǔxí) = the bench. 替补上场 = to come on as a substitute. Also used outside sports: 替补人选 = backup candidate.

Stroke Order

替 tì

补 bǔ