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Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.(of a regime or dynasty) change
改朝换代
change from one dynasty to another
- 2
v.(of a product's structure and property) upgrade
换代产品模型
new model of a product
电脑换代很快。
New models of computers are launched one after another.
更新换代
updating and upgrading
Word usage
- Separable word"换" and "代" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
封建王朝换了一代又一代。
The feudal dynasties passed on from generation to generation.
智能手机已经换了好几代了。
Smartphones have been launched one after another.
这款车还没有换过代。
This car has not been upgraded.