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The word "备用" is formed by combining the character "备", meaning to prepare or reserve, with the character "用", meaning to use; this creates a compound where "备" modifies "用" to convey the meaning of something being reserved or prepared for use, resulting in the sense of "standby" or "for backup use".

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我准备了备用钥匙放在家里。

Wǒ zhǔnbèi le bèiyòng yàoshi fàng zài jiālǐ.

I prepared a spare key and left it at home.

车上一定要带一个备用轮胎。

Chē shàng yídìng yào dài yí gè bèiyòng lúntāi.

You must carry a spare tire in the car.

服务器需要备用电源以防断电。

Fúwùqì xūyào bèiyòng diànyuán yǐfáng duàndiàn.

The server needs a backup power supply in case of a power outage.

出发前，请检查备用电池是否充足。

Chūfā qián, qǐng jiǎnchá bèiyòng diànchí shìfǒu chōngzú.

Before departure, please check if the spare batteries are fully charged.

公司制定了备用方案以应对突发情况。

Gōngsī zhìdìng le bèiyòng fāng'àn yǐ yìngduì tūfā qíngkuàng.

The company has developed a contingency plan to deal with emergencies.

Word Definition - 备用

bèi yòng reserve; spare; alternate; backup

Individual Character Details

备 bèi, bèi
用 yòng