This is the 3504th most frequent Chinese word.
替代
"替代" means "to replace" or "to substitute."
In this sentence, '替代' functions as part of the word '替代品,' which means 'replacement item,' referring to something taking the place of another.
旧手机坏了,我需要找到一个新的替代品。
The old phone is broken; I need to find a new replacement.
Here, '替代' is used as a verb, meaning 'to replace,' describing an action where something takes the place of another.
在这种情况下,让机器人替代人类是最好的选择。
In this situation, letting robots replace humans is the best choice.
'替代' again acts as a verb, highlighting the potential for substitution or replacement in this context.