備 (bèi) - To prepare & to provide

備Tone 4

bèi ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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備 · bèi

To prepare;

to provide;

to be equipped;

to be complete;

to have;

to be ready;

to take precautions.

To prepareto provideto be equipped

Usage highlights

PrepareEquipmentCompleteHave/possessRecordSpare part

Synonyms

  • 准— to prepare; to permit
  • 具— to have; to possess
  • 全— complete; whole

Antonyms

  • 缺— to lack; to be deficient
  • 乏— to be short of; scarce

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We need to prepare for the exam (备考).
  • The hotel provides breakfast (备有早餐).
  • The equipment is complete (设备齐全).
  • He has all the qualifications (具备资格).

Collocations

  • Prepare(准备)
  • Equipment(设备)
  • Complete(完备)
  • Have/possess(具备)
  • Record(备案)
  • Spare part(备件)

Idioms

  • Fully prepared(有备无患)
  • All ready and waiting(万事俱备)
  • Well-prepared and worry-free(备而不用)
  • Complete in both literary and military arts(文武兼备)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, being well-prepared was highly valued in military strategy and daily life.
  • The character reflects the Confucian emphasis on thorough preparation and completeness.
  • Used in modern contexts for equipment, facilities, and technological preparedness.

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