交替
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Meaning: alternation
How to Understand
交替
交替 refers to the act of taking turns or switching between two or more things, people, or states. It emphasizes a regular or systematic change rather than a random or one-time shift.
The character 交 (jiāo) means 'to meet' or 'to exchange,' while 替 (tì) means 'to replace' or 'to take the place of.' Together, they convey the idea of exchanging or replacing in a cyclical manner.
Alternation is commonly used in contexts like shifts at work, alternating between tasks, or in natural processes such as day and night. It is also used metaphorically, such as in describing alternating emotions or conditions.
Example Sentences
他们轮流值班，确保工厂24小时运作。
They take turns on duty to ensure the factory operates 24 hours a day.
天气交替变化，让人难以预测。
The weather alternates unpredictably.