兼备 (jiān bèi) — to combine (two qualities, attributes, or functions); to possess both simultaneously
Definition
Literary/formal verb meaning to possess two qualities at once (e.g. 德才兼备). Use it in writing; in everyday speech prefer 两个都有 / 又有…又有….
verb
to combine (two qualities, attributes, or functions)to possess both simultaneously
Examples
- ，兼备。Zhè zuò jiàn zhù jì měi guān yòu shí yòng, kě wèi měi guān yǔ shí yòng jiān bèi.This building is both beautiful and functional — it can be said to combine beauty and practicality.
- ，。Zhè wèi xuǎn shǒu dé cái jiān bèi, shēn shòu dà jiā zūn jìng.This contestant has both virtue and talent, deeply respected by everyone.
- 兼备。Yì kuǎn hǎo de shǒu jī yīng gāi xìng néng yǔ xù háng jiān bèi.A good phone should combine performance with battery life.
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