俻 (bèi) - To prepare & to get ready

俻Tone 4

bèi ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

俻 · bèi

To prepare;

to get ready;

to make arrangements;

to provide or supply;

variant of 備 (bèi).

To prepareto get readyto make arrangements

Usage highlights

Prepare forFully preparedProvide documentsMake arrangementsEquipment preparationReady supplies

Synonyms

  • 備— prepare, equipment
  • 准— ready, accurate
  • 筹— plan, prepare

Antonyms

  • 缺— lack, be short of
  • 乏— lack, be deficient

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We need to prepare for the meeting (俻会).
  • He provided all necessary documents (俻齐文件).
  • The equipment is fully prepared (设备俻全).
  • She made arrangements for the trip (俻旅).

Collocations

  • Prepare for(俻办)
  • Fully prepared(俻全)
  • Provide documents(俻文件)
  • Make arrangements(俻置)
  • Equipment preparation(设备俻)
  • Ready supplies(俻货)

Idioms

  • Fully prepared and worry-free(有俻无患)
  • Prepare both military and civilian affairs(文武俱俻)
  • All preparations are complete(万事俱俻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 俻 is a variant form of 備 (bèi), meaning to prepare or make ready.
  • In historical texts, 俻 appears as an alternative writing for 備, though 備 is the standard form in modern usage.
  • The character reflects the cultural value placed on preparation and foresight in Chinese tradition.

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