Definitions
(verb)
to prepare; to get ready
(verb)
to provide; to equip
Etymology
Simplified form of 備. Depicts preparing a container for arrows to equip oneself for battle.
About
The character "备" is the simplified form of traditional "備", which is structurally composed of the person radical "亻" and the component "茍". Etymologically, "備" originally denoted the act of preparation or being equipped, with its meaning later extending to encompass concepts of completeness and thoroughness, as evidenced in classical and modern usage. The simplification to "备" involved a reduction in graphical complexity while preserving the core semantic range from preparation to fullness.
Example Sentences Hide
我已经准备好了。
这个设备很先进。
请备份重要文件。
他具备所有技能。
我们要防备意外。
这些记录留作备查。
汽车后备箱里有备胎。
国家正在积极备战。