COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 备 is built
Traditional etymology note: To go 夂 to the farm 田 to prepare for a harvest
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How to Write 备 (bèi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) to prepare; to equip
bèiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bèi
备
(bound form) to prepare; to equip
Common words
zhǔn bèi
准备
preparation; to prepare; to intend; to be about to
jù bèi
具备
to possess; to have; equipped with; able to fulfill (conditions or requirements)
shè bèi
设备
equipment; facilities; installations
bèi yòng
备用
reserve; spare; alternate; backup
chóu bèi
筹备
preparations; to get ready for sth
pèi bèi
配备
to allocate; to provide; to outfit with
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
备
备
备
备
备
备
备
备
LEARNING TIP
Remember 备
Say “bèi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 备
Common words and phrases
zhǔn bèi
preparation; to prepare; to intend; to be about to
jù bèi
to possess; to have; equipped with; able to fulfill (conditions or requirements)
shè bèi
equipment; facilities; installations
bèi yòng
reserve; spare; alternate; backup
chóu bèi
preparations; to get ready for sth
pèi bèi
to allocate; to provide; to outfit with
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“备”。
Zhège zì shì “bèi”.
This character is “备”.
我正在学习“备”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bèi” zì.
I am learning the character “备”.
请写一遍“备”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bèi”.
Please write “备” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 备?
备 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 备 (bèi) mean?
备 (bèi) means (bound form) to prepare; to equip.
What is the radical of 备?
The radical of 备 is 夂, associated with Not yet classified.