偹 (bèi) - To prepare & to make ready

偹Tone 4

bèi ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

偹 · bèi

To prepare;

to make ready;

to arrange;

to provide;

to equip.

An archaic variant of 備 (bèi).

To prepareto make readyto arrange

Usage highlights

PrepareReadyEquipmentProvisionDefense preparationComplete preparation

Synonyms

  • 備— to prepare; to equip
  • 准— to prepare; to intend
  • 办— to handle; to prepare

Antonyms

  • 废— to abandon; to abolish
  • 弃— to discard; to give up

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Prepare for the exam (偹考).
  • Arrange the necessary tools (偹工具).
  • Provide all the required materials (偹齐所需材料).

Collocations

  • Prepare(偹办)
  • Ready(偹好)
  • Equipment(偹置)
  • Provision(偹给)
  • Defense preparation(守偹)
  • Complete preparation(齐偹)

Idioms

  • Fully prepared, leaving no room for doubt(偹而无患)
  • Prepared for both attack and defense(攻守兼偹)
  • All preparations are complete(万事俱偹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 偹 is an ancient variant form of the modern character 備 (bèi), meaning 'to prepare'.
  • It appears in classical texts and historical documents, reflecting its use in pre-modern Chinese.
  • The character embodies the traditional value of being well-prepared and prudent in affairs.

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