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配备 (pèi bèi) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 6

配备 (pèi bèi) is a Chinese word: to equip. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 配备

动 dòng verb

to equip

公司为所有员工配备了电脑。

gōng sī wèi suǒ yǒu yuán gōng pèi bèi le diàn nǎo

The company equipped all employees with computers.

名 míng noun

equipment

学校的配备很齐全。

xué xiào de pèi bèi hěn qí quán

The school's equipment is very comprehensive.

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Word breakdown

配 pèi — to allocate, to assign, to match

Words with this character (13)
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  • 6 匹配 pǐ pèi — to match HSK 7
    • 匹 pairing, matching as a pair
    • 配 to match, to pair up
    Example

    这双鞋子和你的衣服很匹配。

    zhè shuāng xié zi hé nǐ de yī fu hěn pǐ pèi

    These shoes match your clothes very well.

  • 7 支配 zhī pèi — to control, to dominate HSK 7
    • 支 to manage, to direct (contributes the sense of organizing or apportioning)
    • 配 to allocate, to distribute (together with 支 forms the meaning of having control)
    Example

    不要让情绪支配你的决定。

    bú yào ràng qíng xù zhī pèi nǐ de jué dìng

    Don't let emotions control your decisions.

  • 8 配件 pèi jiàn — spare parts, components, accessories HSK 7
    • 配 to match, to fit (indicates compatibility)
    • 件 piece, item (denotes individual parts)
    Example

    这家商店出售各种汽车配件。

    zhè jiā shāng diàn chū shòu gè zhǒng qì chē pèi jiàn

    This shop sells various car parts.

  • 9 配偶 pèi ǒu — spouse HSK 7
    • 配 to pair, to match
    • 偶 mate, companion, pair
    Example

    他的配偶是一位医生。

    tā de pèi ǒu shì yī wèi yī shēng

    His spouse is a doctor.

  • 10 配方 pèi fāng — to formulate HSK 7
    • 配 to mix, to blend, to formulate
    • 方 method, prescription
    Example

    他们根据客户需求配方生产产品。

    tā men gēn jù kè hù xū qiú pèi fāng shēng chǎn chǎn pǐn

    They formulate and produce products according to customer needs.

  • 11 配置 pèi zhì — to configure; to allocate HSK 7
    • 配 to match; to allocate; to distribute
    • 置 to place; to set up; to position
    Example

    公司为每个员工配置了电脑。

    gōng sī wèi měi gè yuán gōng pèi zhì le diàn nǎo

    The company allocated computers to each employee.

  • 12 配角 pèi jué — supporting role HSK 7
    • 配 supporting, auxiliary, secondary
    • 角 role, character
    Example

    他在这部电影中扮演配角。

    tā zài zhè bù diàn yǐng zhōng bàn yǎn pèi jué

    He plays a supporting role in this film.

  • 13 配音 pèi yīn — to dub HSK 7
    • 配 to match, to coordinate
    • 音 sound, voice
    Example

    她为这部电影配音。

    tā wèi zhè bù diàn yǐng pèi yīn

    She dubbed for this movie.

备 bèi — to prepare, to equip, to provide

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 配 pèi — to marry (of a man and woman)

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

consists of

1.1 酉 yǒu — tenth of the twelve Earthly Branches
酉 is a component in 19 characters
HSK 2
酒 jiǔ alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grains or fruit
HSK 4
酸 suān acid (chemistry: compound that ionizes to produce hydrogen ions, neutralizes bases, reacts with metals to produce salts and hydrogen gas) 醒 xǐng to sober up; to regain consciousness after intoxication, anesthesia, or coma
HSK 5
配 pèi to marry (of a man and woman) 醉 zuì drunk; intoxicated from excessive drinking
HSK 6
酱 jiàng fermented paste condiment made from beans or wheat (e.g. yellow bean paste, sweet bean paste) 酷 kù cruel, brutal, savage 醋 cù vinegar (sour condiment made by fermenting grains such as sorghum or rice)
HSK 7
蘸 zhàn to dip into (a liquid, powder, or paste) 酌 zhuó to pour (wine); to drink (wine) 酗 xù to act wildly drunk 酝 yùn to brew wine 酣 hān drinking to one's heart's content
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酥 sū food made from the skin of curdled cow's or goat's milk; clarified butter (ancient usage) 酪 lào semi-solid or solid dairy product made from animal milk (cheese, curd, etc.) 酬 chóu remuneration; payment for labor 酵 jiào fermentation; chemical decomposition of organic substances by enzymes or fungi, used in leavening bread, brewing wine, etc.; the fungi that cause fermentation are called '酵母菌' (yeast) 酿 niàng to brew or ferment (using fermentation) 醇 chún (lit.) strong-flavored liquor
1.2 己 jǐ — oneself; one's own side
己 is a component in 7 characters
HSK 1
起 qǐ to stand up from a sitting, lying, or prone position; to sit up from lying down
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记 jì to memorize; to remember
HSK 4
改 gǎi to revise; to modify 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline
HSK 5
配 pèi to marry (of a man and woman)
HSK 7
岂 qǐ rhetorical question marker, equivalent to 'how could' or 'is it possible that' 忌 jì to envy; to resent

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
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备 bèi to possess, to be equipped with
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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