介词「替」 jiècí "tì"
介词「替」（jiècí "tì"）means “替: for / on behalf of (do something in place of, or for the benefit of, someone)”. 替 introduces the person you act for, placed before the verb: '替 + person + verb'. Formation: 主语 + 替 + 人 + 动词
替: for / on behalf of (do something in place of, or for the benefit of, someone)
HSK3Formation
主语 + 替 + 人 + 动词
Explanation
替 introduces the person you act for, placed before the verb: '替 + person + verb'. It can mean doing something in someone's place (我替你去 I'll go for you) or feeling something on their behalf (替他高兴 be happy for him). It is close to 给 and 为, but 替 highlights 'substituting for / on behalf of' someone.
Examples
Note
替 = 'in place of / on behalf of', close to 给 and 为. 替他高兴 = happy for him.
FAQ
介词「替」 — what does it mean and how is it used?
替: for / on behalf of (do something in place of, or for the benefit of, someone). 替 introduces the person you act for, placed before the verb: '替 + person + verb'. It can mean doing something in someone's place (我替你去 I'll go for you) or feeling something on their behalf (替他高兴 be happy for him). It is close to 给 and 为, but 替 highlights 'substituting for / on behalf of' someone.
介词「替」 — how do you form it?
主语 + 替 + 人 + 动词
介词「替」 — any usage notes?
替 = 'in place of / on behalf of', close to 给 and 为. 替他高兴 = happy for him.