代人受过 take the rap for someone
Explanation
替别人承担过错或罪责。
To take the blame or responsibility for someone else's mistake or crime.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，有个书生名叫张生，他与崔莺莺一见钟情，在丫鬟红娘的帮助下，两人互通书信，私下见面。不料，他们的恋情被崔母发现，盛怒之下，崔母责问红娘，红娘为了保护张生和崔莺莺，便替他们隐瞒真相，结果受到了责罚。尽管受到惩罚，红娘却始终没有说出张生和崔莺莺私会的事情，最后，有情人终成眷属。红娘为爱情代人受过，体现了她对爱情的忠诚和付出，也成为了千古佳话。
During the Tang Dynasty, there was a scholar named Zhang Sheng who fell in love with Cui Yingying at first sight. With the help of the maid Hongniang, the two exchanged letters and met in secret. Unfortunately, their romance was discovered by Cui's mother. In a fit of rage, Cui's mother questioned Hongniang. To protect Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying, Hongniang concealed the truth and was punished. Despite being punished, Hongniang never revealed Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying's secret meetings. In the end, the lovers were reunited. Hongniang took the blame for others, showing her loyalty and dedication to love, and became a timeless tale.
Usage
主要用于口语，形容一个人为了保护别人而承担责任或罪责。
Mainly used in spoken language, to describe someone taking responsibility or blame to protect others.
Examples
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他为了朋友，代人受过，被判了刑。
ta weile pengyou, dai ren shouguo, bei panle xing.
He took the blame for his friend and was imprisoned.
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小李代人受过，背负了不属于他的罪名。
xiao li dai ren shouguo, bei fu le busuyu ta de zuiming
Xiao Li took the rap for someone else and was unjustly accused。