备

俻/備
bèi
夂 + 田
HSK 3.0Level 7

Definitions

bèi (verb) to prepare; to get ready
bèi (verb) to provide; to equip

Etymology

Simplified form of 備. Depicts preparing a container for arrows to equip oneself for battle.

About

备 is the simplified form of 備, a phono-semantic compound combining 亻 (person) with the phonetic 𤰇, which depicts a container for arrows and together suggest equipping for battle. The simplified character replaces these with 夂 (walking slowly) and 田 (field), obscuring the original imagery. Its core meaning is 'to prepare' or 'equip'; it also functions as a noun for equipment or provisions, and in some contexts means 'complete' or 'perfect'.

Example Sentences Hide

我已经准备好了。

Wǒ yǐjīng zhǔnbèi hǎo le.

I am already prepared.

这个设备很先进。

Zhège shèbèi hěn xiānjìn.

This equipment is very advanced.

请备份重要文件。

Qǐng bèifèn zhòngyào wénjiàn.

Please backup important files.

他具备所有技能。

Tā jùbèi suǒyǒu jìnéng.

He possesses all the skills.

我们要防备意外。

Wǒmen yào fángbèi yìwài.

We need to guard against accidents.

这些记录留作备查。

Zhèxiē jìlù liú zuò bèichá.

These records are kept for future reference.

汽车后备箱里有备胎。

Qìchē hòubèi xiāng lǐ yǒu bèitāi.

There is a spare tire in the car trunk.

国家正在积极备战。

Guójiā zhèngzài jījí bèizhàn.

The country is actively preparing for war.

Related Characters

Composed characters:

俻

Component: 夂

处 各 条 务 复 夜 修 夏 麦 冬 倏 惫 赣 囱

Component: 田

界 思 留 细 男 雷 略 田 鱼 画 奋 累 番 苗

Example Words

准备 装备 备份 备受 备战 备用 备考 备注 备选 储备 具备 刘备 必备 戒备 筹备 设备 责备 配备 防备 预备 不备 备下 备件 备品