自备 (zì bèi) — to bring one's own; to provide for oneself (e.g., supplies, equipment)
Definition
Literally "self-prepared": you arrange something yourself instead of being given or supplied it — common on notices (请自备 / bring your own) for toiletries, stationery, or food.
verb
to bring one's ownto provide for oneself (e.g., supplies, equipment)
Examples
- ，自备。Jiǔ diàn bù tí gōng yá jù, qǐng zì bèi yá shuā hé yá gāo.The hotel doesn't provide toiletries; please bring your own toothbrush and toothpaste.
- 自备。Zhè cì yě wài huó dòng yāo qiú měi rén zì bèi wǔ cān.This outdoor activity requires everyone to bring their own lunch.
- 自备，。Kǎo shì zhī yǔn xǔ shǐ yòng zì bèi de wén jù, bù néng jiè yòng.The exam only permits using your own stationery; you cannot borrow.
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