备
备 (bèi) · to prepare
备 (bèi) means “to prepare”. It is made of 夂 + 田 and has 8 strokes.
Break 备 into its parts
What 备 is made of
- 夂 zhǐ — to go
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 又 yòu — and
- 田 tián — field
- 冂 — frame
- 丨 — vertical stroke
- 土 tǔ — earth
- 十 — ten
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 冂 — frame
Origin hint: To go 夂 to the farm 田 to prepare for a harvest (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
Example sentences with 准备
我在准备考试。Wǒ zài zhǔnbèi kǎoshì.I'm preparing for an exam.
晚饭准备好了吗？Wǎnfàn zhǔnbèi hǎo le ma?Is dinner ready?
Words with 备
Also built with 夂
Quick facts
| Pinyin | bèi |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to prepare |
| Strokes | 8 |
| Radical | 夂 (walking feet, #34) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
Questions about 备
What does 备 mean?
备 (bèi) means “to prepare”.
How many strokes does 备 have?
备 has 8 strokes.
What is the radical of 备?
The radical of 备 is 夂 (zhǐ, “walking feet”), Kangxi radical number 34.
What parts make up 备?
备 is made of 夂 (to go) and 田 (field).
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