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具备 (jù bèi) — to have; to possess; to be equipped with (conditions, qualifications, or requirements)

Definition

具备 is a formal verb for 'to possess' abstract qualities like conditions, abilities, or qualifications — more written than 有. Closer to 具有, but 具备 takes only a noun phrase, not a clause.

verb
to haveto possessto be equipped with (conditions, qualifications, or requirements)

Examples

  • 具备。
    Zhè ge xiàng mù jù bèi yí qiè chéng gōng de tiáo jiàn.
    This project has all the conditions for success.
  • 具备。
    Tā jù bèi shēn qǐng zhè fèn gōng zuò de zī gé.
    He has the qualifications to apply for this job.
  • 具备。
    Tā jù bèi lǐng dǎo yí gè tuán duì de néng lì.
    She has the ability to lead a team.

Origin

Compound word
构词法gòucífǎ
联合liánhéCoordinate

Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.

具jùto have
备bèito equip

具 means to have and 备 means to be equipped, together meaning to possess what is needed.

Characters in this word

Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

具 pairs 廾 (two hands) with 鼎 (a cauldron), showing hands working with a cauldron to prepare food.

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Most characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.

This origin belongs to the traditional form 備; 备 is its simplified writing.

The traditional form 備 shows a person carrying a quiver, matching the meaning 'ready; prepared'; the simplified 备 is a later abbreviation.

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Appears in
HSK 3.0 Level 5HSK 2.0 Level 5Abstract Concepts

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