僃 (bèi) - To prepare & to make ready

僃Tone 4

bèi ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

僃 · bèi

To prepare;

to make ready;

to arrange;

an archaic variant of 備 (bèi).

To prepareto make readyto arrange

Usage highlights

PrepareReady for useFully preparedMilitary preparationSet up equipmentDetailed preparation

Synonyms

  • 備— To prepare; to equip; to provide
  • 准— To allow; to grant; to prepare (in some contexts)

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Prepare for the examination (僃考).
  • Make arrangements in advance (預僃).
  • Complete preparation (僃全).

Collocations

  • Prepare(僃辦)
  • Ready for use(僃用)
  • Fully prepared(僃齊)
  • Military preparation(軍僃)
  • Set up equipment(設僃)
  • Detailed preparation(詳僃)

Idioms

  • Fully prepared, leaving no room for doubt(僃而無患)
  • Well-equipped and well-provisioned(僃具僃足)
  • To prepare for both internal and external troubles(僃內僃外)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 僃 is an ancient variant form of the modern standard character 備 (bèi).
  • It appears in classical texts and historical documents, reflecting its use in pre-modern writing.
  • Understanding this character aids in the study of Chinese paleography and the evolution of the writing system.

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