English–Chinese
“spare” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbèi yòng
Example
车里有一个备用轮胎。chē lǐ yǒu yí gè bèi yòng lún tāi
There is a spare tire in the car.
How to say “spare” in Chinese
“Spare” in Chinese is 备用 (bèi yòng).
A kept-ready substitute protects continuity when the regular one is missing, damaged, or unsuitable.
Example sentences with 备用
我在包里放了一块备用电池，以防手机没电。wǒ zài bāo lǐ fàng le yí kuài bèi yòng diàn chí yǐ fáng shǒu jī méi diàn
I put a spare battery in my bag in case my phone runs out of power.
Tips for using 备用
- In practical conversation, this word can mark resources, funds, and procedures held for a contingency, not only objects.