取而代之 qǔ ér dài zhī — to replace; to take the place of

取而代之
qǔ ér dài zhī

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Definitions

  1. to replace; to take the place of

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. (idiom) to replace
  2. to supersede
  3. to take its (or her etc) place

ExtDict

  1. 指夺取别人的地位而由自己代替。现也指以某一事物代替另一事物。

Examples

  • 新事物取而代之。

    The new replaces the old.

  • 他想取而代之。

    He wants to take his place.