Senses
顶替/ 頂替 to impersonate
To assume someone else's name or identity, often with the intent to cheat or deceive.
顶替/ 頂替 to replace
To take the place of another person or thing; to substitute.
顶替/ 頂替 job inheritance
(Mainland China) A former policy where a child would take over a parent's job in a state enterprise upon the parent's retirement.