B2 verb Neutral

대치하다

/tætɕʰiɦada/

To replace or substitute one thing with another, or to stand in opposition to each other.

Examples

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1

버터를 식용유로 대치할 수 있어.

You can substitute butter with cooking oil.

2

양측 군대가 국경에서 대치하고 있습니다.

The two armies are facing off at the border.

3

이 단어를 다른 걸로 대치해 봐.

Try replacing this word with something else.

Word Family

Noun
대치
Verb
대치하다
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Memory Tip

Dae-chi sounds like 'Dae' (Big) + 'Change'. A big change or substitution.

Quick Quiz

수동 작업을 자동화 프로그램으로 ___함으로써 효율성을 높였다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 대치

Examples

1

버터를 식용유로 대치할 수 있어.

everyday

You can substitute butter with cooking oil.

2

양측 군대가 국경에서 대치하고 있습니다.

formal

The two armies are facing off at the border.

3

이 단어를 다른 걸로 대치해 봐.

informal

Try replacing this word with something else.

4

수학에서 변수를 상수로 대치하여 계산한다.

academic

In mathematics, calculation is done by substituting a variable with a constant.

5

인력 부족 문제를 자동화 시스템으로 대치할 계획입니다.

business

We plan to replace the labor shortage problem with an automated system.

Word Family

Noun
대치
Verb
대치하다

Common Collocations

A를 B로 대치하다 to substitute A with B
팽팽하게 대치하다 to be in a tense standoff
인력으로 대치하다 to replace with manpower
단어를 대치하다 to substitute a word
서로 대치하다 to confront each other

Common Phrases

대치 상황

standoff situation

대치물

substitute

Often Confused With

대치하다 vs 대체하다

'대체하다' is the most common word for 'replace'; '대치하다' is more formal and can also mean 'to confront/face off'.

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Usage Notes

Note the dual meaning: 'substitute' and 'face-off/confront'. Context determines which one is used.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often only know the 'replace' meaning and are confused when they see it in news about military standoffs.

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Memory Tip

Dae-chi sounds like 'Dae' (Big) + 'Change'. A big change or substitution.

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Word Origin

Derived from Sino-Korean 代置 (replace) or 對峙 (confront).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 ~으로 대치하다 ~와/과 대치하다
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Cultural Context

Often used in news regarding North and South Korean military relations (standoffs).

Quick Quiz

수동 작업을 자동화 프로그램으로 ___함으로써 효율성을 높였다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 대치

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