常备 (cháng bèi) — to always have (something) ready or prepared; to be constantly on hand or in stock
Definition
常备 (cháng bèi) means to keep something on hand as a standing supply — supplies, medicine, or a state of readiness that is maintained at all times.
verb
to always have (something) ready or preparedto be constantly on hand or in stock
Examples
- 常备。Jiā lǐ yīng gāi cháng bèi yì xiē jí jiù yòng pǐn.You should always keep some first-aid supplies at home.
- 常备。Jūn duì bì xū cháng bèi bú xiè.The military must be constantly on guard without slackening.
- 常备。Zhè ge yào fáng cháng bèi gè zhǒng cháng yòng yào.This pharmacy always stocks all kinds of commonly used medicines.
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