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Supersede in Chinese

to supersede · HSK 6

取代 qǔ dài

  1. 取 qǔ to take
  2. 代 dài generation

手机已经取代了很多相机。 Phones have replaced many cameras.

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How do you say supersede in Chinese?

Supersede in Chinese is 取代 (qǔ dài).

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