备
Meaning:
to prepare; to get ready, to equip; ready; perfect
HSK 5
Frequency:
#1528
Pinyin:
bèi
Strokes:
8
Radical:
夂
How to Write 备 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "备" in Chinese
The Chinese character 备 (bèi) means "to prepare; to get ready, to equip; ready; perfect". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 备 include: 不备, 备下, 备件.
📚 Words and Phrases with 备
Common words containing this character
不备
unprepared; off guard
HSK 2
备下
to prepare
HSK 2
备件
spare parts
HSK 2
储备
to store up
HSK 2
具备
to possess
HSK 2
兼备
have both
HSK 2
刘备
Liu Bei (161-223), warlord at the end of the Han dynasty and founder of the Han kingdom of Shu 蜀漢|蜀汉 (c. 200-263), later the Shu Han dynasty
HSK 2
周备
thorough
HSK 2
报备
to report a proposed activity to an authority (to obtain approval or register one's intentions)
HSK 2
守备
to garrison
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: To go 夂 to the farm 田 to prepare for a harvest
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "备"?
- The pinyin is bèi
- How many strokes does "备" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "备" mean?
- to prepare; to get ready, to equip; ready; perfect
- What is the radical of "备"?
- The radical is "夂"