备而不用 bèi ér bù yòng

keep sth for possible future use

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. keep sth for possible future use
  2. 2. have sth ready just in case

Characters

Character Meaning
备 bèi HSK 2
to prepare; get ready; to provide or equip
而 ér HSK 3
and; but (not); (indicates contrast)
不 bù HSK 1
not; no; (negative prefix)
用 yòng HSK 3
to use; to employ; to have to