备 (bèi): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Preparing and Getting Ready

In these words, 备 (bèi) carries the core meaning of preparing or getting something ready.

HSK 2

Having and Being Equipped

Here, 备 (bèi) indicates having something, being equipped, or being fully provided.

HSK 5

jù具

bèi备

possess; have; be provided with

HSK 5

shè设

bèi备

equipment; device

HSK 6

zhuāng装

bèi备

equip; fit out

HSK 6

pèi配

bèi备

allocate; provide; fit out

Reserve and Backup

In this group, 备 (bèi) refers to something kept in reserve or as a backup for future use.

HSK 6

chǔ储

bèi备

store for future use; lay up; reserve

HSK 6

bèi备

fèn份

back-up

HSK 3.0 · L6

bèi备

yòng用

reserve

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

hòu后

bèi备

Reserve / backup

备 (bèi): To prepare — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 备

Stroke Order Diagrams 备

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 备

How to Use 备

Preparing and Getting Ready

HSK Vocabulary: 备

Example Sentences

HSK (3.0) Level 7-9

Same Sound

Same Radical

Having and Being Equipped

Reserve and Backup

Related Characters

HSK (3.0) Level 7-9

Same Sound

Same Radical