era · Character component

era, generation; to substitute for, to replace

A man 亻 caught 弋 by the passing of time

代 at a glance

Meaning
era
Strokes
5
Characters
7
Role
Contributes sound

Characters with 代 (6 of 7)

HSK 4 · 1

HSK 5 · 1

Beyond HSK · 4

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 代 mean?

代 means "era". In the characters that contain it, it contributes sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 代?

7 characters in this dictionary contain 代, including ones at HSK 4, HSK 5.

How many strokes does 代 have?

代 is written in 5 strokes.