English–Chinese
“backup” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhòu bèi
Example
请把这些当作后备。qǐng bǎ zhè xiē dàng zuò hòu bèi
Please treat these as backups.
How to say “backup” in Chinese
“Backup” in Chinese is 后备 (hòu bèi).
A ready supply kept out of immediate use so it can strengthen or replace what is currently in service.
Example sentences with 后备
遇到紧急情况，后备力量会被迅速动员。yù dào jǐn jí qíng kuàng hòu bèi lì liàng huì bèi xùn sù dòng yuán
In an emergency, the reserve forces will be mobilized quickly.
Tips for using 后备
- In everyday Chinese, this noun often applies to staff, teams, equipment, and other organized resources, making it useful in conversations about staffing and contingency planning.