取而代之

To take; to get; to obtain; to choose; to fetch; to select; to capture; to seek.

A conjunction connecting clauses or phrases; indicates addition, contrast, or a causal relationship; also used to indicate a change of state.

To substitute for or act on behalf of someone; a generation, age, or period; a dynasty; a successor.

Possessive particle, similar to 的; pronoun for him, her, it, them; verb meaning to go; preposition indicating location or relation.