Definitions
Etymology
Simplified form of 備. Depicts preparing a container for arrows to equip oneself for battle.
About
The traditional form 備 is a phono-semantic compound: the semantic radical 亻 (person) on the left, with 眃 as the phonetic component on the right. The simplified form 备 removes the person radical, replacing it with 夂 (walking slowly) over 田 (field), which changes its visual etymology. The character primarily means to prepare, get ready, or equip. As a noun, it refers to equipment or provisions, conveying the idea of having things in order or fully supplied for future use; it can also mean complete or perfect in certain contexts.
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。