The Chinese word 配备 (pèibèi) is a compound verb formed through the combination of two semantically related characters: 配 (pèi), which carries meanings of "to match," "to distribute," or "to pair," and 备 (bèi), which means "to prepare" or "to have." Together, they create a synergistic meaning where 配 emphasizes the action of allocating or assigning appropriate resources, and 备 contributes the notion of providing or making those resources available. Thus, the compound 配备 means "to equip," "to furnish," or "to allocate," describing the process of supplying and assigning the necessary personnel, tools, or materials for a specific purpose, with the combined characters reinforcing the idea of a prepared and well-matched provision.