HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
备 — to prepare
- Reading
- bèi
- Meaning
- to prepare; to get ready
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
备 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is bèi and it means to prepare; to get ready. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
备 appears in everyday chinese words such as 备 (prepare, get ready,備), 准备 (prepare, plan) and 具备 (possess, have, fullfill).
Chinese words containing 备
Frequently asked questions
What does 备 mean in Chinese?
备 means to prepare; to get ready in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 备 read?
备 is read bèi. Reading it inside real words — 备 and 准备 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 备 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 备 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 备 in a word?
A common word containing 备 is 备 (bèi) — "prepare, get ready,備". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 备 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 备 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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