代
Character Breakdown
Radical: 人 (no. 9)
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- (verb) to substitute
- to act on behalf of others
- to replace
- generation
- dynasty
- age
- period
- (historical) era
- (geological) eon
Example Sentences
这项技术已经更新换代了。
Zhè xiàng jìshù yǐjīng gēngxīn huàndài le
This technology has been updated and replaced
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HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 5
- HSK 2.0
- Not listed
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- HSK 3 list
代: New to the HSK lists at HSK 5. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 5 exam
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