代理 meaning and pronunciation

代理
Simplified/traditional word

代理 English definition

dài lǐ

  • to act on behalf of sb in a responsible position
  • to act as an agent or proxy
  • surrogate

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  • (dài): to substitute; to act on behalf of others; to replace; generation; dynasty; age; period; (historical) era; (geological) eon;
  • (lǐ): texture; grain (of wood); inner essence; intrinsic order; reason; logic; truth; science; natural science (esp. physics); to manage; to pay attention to; to run (affairs); to handle; to put in order; to tidy up;