Dong Chinese dictionary

bèi

prepare

Depicts a person (亻) preparing a container for arrows to equip himself for battle.

Components

亻 Iconic component

rén

person

亻 is a component form of 人.

◎ Iconic component

characterless component

Depicts two arrows.

◎ Iconic component

characterless component

Depicts a container for holding arrows.

Evolution

Oracle script

(~1250-1000 BC)

Bronze script

Late Western Zhou (~800 BC)

Seal script

Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical script

Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

Regular script

Modern

Definitions

bèi

prepare, ready, perfect; to prepare; get ready; to provide or equip

Most common words with 備

Component uses

Sound component in 1 character (0 verified)

Sources