dǐng​tì

to impersonate

Senses

顶替/ 頂替 dǐng​tì to impersonate

To assume someone else's name or identity, often with the intent to cheat or deceive.

顶替/ 頂替 dǐng​tì to replace

To take the place of another person or thing; to substitute.

顶替/ 頂替 dǐng​tì 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.

References

synonym 冒顶/冒頂 顶替/頂替