Usage of 代る代る
The expression 代る代る means 'alternately' or 'in turns.' It is used to describe actions or roles that are performed one after another by different people or groups. This word emphasizes the orderly rotation or succession in doing something.
Common contexts
You will often hear 代る代る in situations where people take turns speaking, playing, or working. For example, in meetings, children playing games, or teachers sharing teaching duties.
Collocations and patterns
- 代る代る发言 (take turns speaking): used in discussions or meetings.
- 代る代る工作 (work alternately): used when people share tasks.
- 代る代る上课 (teach alternately): used when multiple teachers share teaching.
Nuances
Using 代る代る implies a smooth, organized rotation without overlap. It differs from simply 'each' or 'every' because it stresses the sequence and alternation.
Common confusion
Do not confuse 代る代る with 同时 (simultaneously). 代る代る always implies one after another, not at the same time.