This is the 2385th most frequent Chinese word.
取代
"取代" means "to replace" or "to substitute."
The word "取代" is used to express the act of one entity replacing another in usage or preference.
电动车正在逐渐取代传统燃油车。
Electric vehicles are gradually replacing traditional fuel cars.
In this context, "取代" describes the substitution of methods due to advancements or changes.
新技术能够取代旧的工作方式。
New technology can replace old work methods.
Here, "取代" conveys the possibility or extent of substitution in job roles due to artificial intelligence.