侱 (chěng) - To serve as a substitute & to act on behalf of someone

侱Tone 3

chěng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

侱 · chěng

To serve as a substitute;

to act on behalf of someone;

to be a stand-in or proxy.

To serve as a substituteto act on behalf of someoneto be a stand-in or proxy.

Usage highlights

substitute teacheracting representativeproxy signaturetemporary managerstanddeputy director

Synonyms

  • 代— to substitute, to replace
  • 替— to substitute, to take the place of
  • 代理— to act as agent or proxy

Antonyms

  • 原— original, primary
  • 正— main, principal
  • 本— original, fundamental

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He acted as a substitute teacher (侱老师).
  • She served as a proxy for the absent delegate (侱代表).
  • This document requires a substitute signature (侱签名).
  • He temporarily filled the role of manager (侱经理).

Collocations

  • substitute teacher(侱老师)
  • acting representative(侱代表)
  • proxy signature(侱签名)
  • temporary manager(侱经理)
  • stand-in actor(侱演员)
  • deputy director(侱主任)

Idioms

  • To serve as a temporary replacement(侱代庖)
  • Acting in another's stead(侱身而出)
  • Proxy authority and responsibility(侱权侱责)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the person radical (亻) with the component 呈, suggesting a person presenting themselves in place of another.
  • Historically used in administrative contexts where officials might need temporary substitutes.
  • Reflects the cultural practice of having designated substitutes in various social and professional roles.

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