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戒备 (jiè bèi) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

戒备 (jiè bèi) is a Chinese word: to be on guard. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 戒备

动 dòng verb

to be on guard

士兵们在边境地区保持高度戒备。

shì bīng men zài biān jìng dì qū bǎo chí gāo dù jiè bèi

The soldiers maintain a high state of vigilance in the border area.

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Word breakdown

戒 jiè — to guard against, to warn

Words with this character (2)

备 bèi — to prepare, readiness

Words with this character (18)
  • 1 准备 zhǔn bèi — to prepare HSK 2
    • 准 standard, accurate (implies getting to the ready state)
    • 备 prepare, provide, equip
    Example

    我正在准备明天的考试。

    wǒ zhèng zài zhǔn bèi míng tiān de kǎo shì

    I am preparing for tomorrow's exam.

  • 2 具备 jù bèi — to possess HSK 5
    • 具 to have completely
    • 备 prepared, equipped
    Example

    他具备丰富的工作经验。

    tā jù bèi fēng fù de gōng zuò jīng yàn

    He possesses rich work experience.

  • 3 设备 shè bèi — equipment HSK 5
    • 设 to set up, install
    • 备 provisions, things prepared for use
    Example

    这个工厂的设备很先进。

    zhè ge gōng chǎng de shè bèi hěn xiān jìn

    The equipment in this factory is very advanced.

  • 4 备用 bèi yòng — reserve; spare; standby HSK 6
    • 备 prepare; ready; reserve
    • 用 use; usage
    Example

    这是备用钥匙，放在安全的地方。

    zhè shì bèi yòng yào shi fàng zài ān quán de dì fang

    This is a spare key, keep it in a safe place.

  • 5 筹备 chóu bèi — prepare HSK 6
    • 筹 planning, arranging (the strategic/organizational aspect)
    • 备 preparation, getting ready (the practical aspect)
    Example

    学校正在筹备明年的校庆活动。

    xué xiào zhèng zài chóu bèi míng nián de xiào qìng huó dòng

    The school is preparing next year's anniversary celebration.

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Structure & writing
1 戒 jiè — to guard against; to be vigilant
戒 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 6
械 xiè specialized implement or tool
HSK 7
诫 jiè to warn; to admonish

consists of

1.1 戈 gē — ancient hooked weapon with a metal head and bamboo or wooden handle
戈 is a component in 12 characters
HSK 1
找 zhǎo to look for; to seek out
HSK 3
戏 xì to play; to frolic 或 huò perhaps; maybe
HSK 4
划 huà to divide; to differentiate 戴 dài to wear or put on (something on the head or body)
HSK 5
战 zhàn war; battle; combat 裁 cái to arrange and select (mostly used in literary arts)
HSK 6
戒 jiè to guard against; to be vigilant 截 jié to cut off; to sever (something long and slender)
HSK 7
伐 fá to chop (a tree); to fell 戳 chuō stamp; seal (–子, –儿) 栽 zāi to plant; to grow (plants)
1.2 廾 gǒng — two hands holding/offering something
廾 is a component in 9 characters
HSK 4
弃 qì to abandon, to discard 弄 nòng to handle, fiddle with, or play with something
HSK 6
异 yì different; distinct 戒 jiè to guard against; to be vigilant
HSK 7
弈 yì ancient term for the game of Go (围棋) 弊 bì fraud; cheating to gain an advantage 舆 yú (lit.) carriage; cart 莽 mǎng dense, thick grass 葬 zàng funeral rites; disposal of a corpse according to custom

Stroke order

2 备 bèi — to possess, to be equipped with

备 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 夂 zhǐ — arriving from behind, following after
夂 is a component in 14 characters
HSK 1
条 tiáo a long narrow strip
HSK 2
备 bèi to possess, to be equipped with
HSK 3
冬 dōng winter (the fourth and coldest season) 务 wù affair; matter 处 chù place; location 复 fù to repeat; to do more than once 夏 xià summer (the second of the four seasons)
HSK 4
各 gè each; every (referring to different persons or things) 降 jiàng to fall; to descend (opposite of 升)
HSK 5
傻 shǎ foolish, stupid
HSK 6
麦 mài grain crops including barley, wheat, rye, and oats
HSK 7
囱 cōng chimney; flue for stove or boiler 惫 bèi (lit.) exhausted; extremely fatigued 隆 lóng grand; magnificent
2.2 田 tián — farmland; cultivated field (in some regions specifically paddy field)
田 is a component in 23 characters
HSK 1
果 guǒ fruit; the seed-bearing part of a plant after flowering 男 nán male (opposite of "female") 里 lǐ inner lining (of clothing, bedding, etc.); reverse side of a fabric
HSK 2
备 bèi to possess, to be equipped with 思 sī to think, consider, use one's mind 画 huà to draw or paint (with a brush or similar tool) 累 lěi to pile up; to accumulate
HSK 3
界 jiè boundary between different regions 留 liú to stay in a place; not to leave
HSK 4
奋 fèn to rouse oneself; to strive vigorously 细 xì thin (of a rod-like object, opposite of 粗)
HSK 5
胃 wèi stomach (digestive organ connecting the esophagus and duodenum)
HSK 6
略 lüè brief, not detailed; opposite of '详' 雷 léi thunder (the loud sound produced when two oppositely charged clouds discharge electricity)
HSK 7
亩 mǔ mǔ, a Chinese unit of area (1 mǔ = 666.7 m²; 10 fēn = 1 mǔ; 100 mǔ = 1 qǐng) 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals) 嚏 tì (lit.) to sneeze 甸 diàn outlying areas beyond the suburbs in ancient times 畔 pàn boundary of a field
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畜 chù animal; esp. domesticated beast 畴 chóu (lit.) cultivated farmland 畸 jī irregular, abnormal 苗 miáo seedling; tender shoots or leaves of certain vegetables

Stroke order