顶替

頂替
dǐngtì
verb #12,707

Meanings

  1. 1 to replace; to substitute for; to take the place of

Examples

HSK 4
Tā yòng jiǎ shēnfèn dǐngtì biérén shàng le dàxué.
He used a fake identity to take someone else's place at university.

Tips

usage
Often implies illegitimate substitution - impersonating or fraudulently taking someone's place. The term 冒名顶替 (màomíng dǐngtì) specifically means 'to assume someone's identity.'

Stroke Order

dǐng