聊备一格 liáo bèi yī gé

to use as a stopgap; token; nominal

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to use as a stopgap
  2. 2. token
  3. 3. nominal
  4. 4. to give perfunctory recognition

Characters

Character Meaning
聊 liáo HSK 3
to chat; slightly; just
备 bèi HSK 2
to prepare; get ready; to provide or equip
一 yī HSK 1
one; 1; single
格 gé HSK 4
standard; rule; pattern