Dai Biao 代表- Daily Mandarin Lesson

Meaning

    representative; delegate; to represent; to stand for

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► dài biǎo
    Tone numbers: dai4 biao3

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 代表
    Simplified: 代表

    First Character: 代 (dài) – substitute; replace; generation; dynasty; geological era; era; age; period
    Second Character: 表 (biǎo) – surface; exterior; to watch; to show; express; an example; a list or table; a meter; a watch; chart; external

Examples of Dài Biǎo
 
    ► Tā jiāng dàibiǎo xuéxiào cānjiā yǎnjiǎng bǐsài.
    他將代表學校參加演講比賽｡
    他将代表学校参加演讲比赛｡
    He is going to represent his school in a public speaking competition.

    ► Zhègè fúhào dàibiǎo shénme?
    這個符號代表什麼?
    这个符号代表什么?
    What does this mark stand for?