代理, dàilǐ

Meaning: to act on behalf of, to act as agent

HSK 6 word

Example

经理不在时,由他代理工作。

Jīnglǐ bú zài shí, yóu tā dàilǐ gōngzuò.

When the manager is away, he stands in for her.

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