代理人

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Meaning and Usage

The term 代理人 (dàilǐrén) refers to a person who acts on behalf of another, often in legal, business, or official contexts. It implies authorization to represent someone else's interests.

Common Contexts

You will often encounter 代理人 in legal settings (like lawyers representing clients), business transactions (agents handling deals), and real estate (agents facilitating property sales).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 委托代理人 (wěituō dàilǐrén): to entrust an agent, used when delegating authority.
  • 代理人 (dàilǐrén chūtíng): agent appearing in court, common in legal contexts.
  • 房地产代理人 (fángdìchǎn dàilǐrén): real estate agent, a common profession.

Nuances

Using 代理人 emphasizes formal representation and legal or official authority. It differs from simply 'helping' someone; a 代理人 has recognized power to act.

Common Confusion

Don't confuse 代理人 with 代表 (dàibiǎo), which means 'representative' but can be broader and less formal. 代理人 specifically implies acting with delegated authority.

Example Sentences

The lawyer appeared in court as the client's agent.

He entrusted an agent to handle this transaction for him.

The real estate agent helps clients buy and sell properties.