Chinese word

具备

Pronunciation

Pinyinjù bèi

Meaning

  • verbhave

Example

她具备很多才能。tā jù bèi hěn duō cái néng

She has many talents.

Illustration for 具备 (have)

More examples

他还不具备申请这个职位的资格。tā hái bú jù bèi shēn qǐng zhè ge zhí wèi de zī gé

He does not yet have the qualifications to apply for this position.

Core concept

The abilities, resources, or conditions needed for a purpose are all in place.

Common phrases

  • 具备资格jù bèi zī gé

    have the qualifications

  • 具备素质jù bèi sù zhì

    have the qualities

Similar words

具有jù yǒu: Have a particular quality, ability, or useful feature.
拥有yōng yǒu: Hold a thing, right, or qualification as a possession.
有yǒu: Have something present or available.
符合fú hé: Be in line with a requirement or standard.

Definition in Chinese

具有完成某项任务或达到某一要求所必需的条件、资源或能力。jù yǒu wán chéng mǒu xiàng rèn wù huò dá dào mǒu yì yāo qiú suǒ bì xū de tiáo jiàn zī yuán huò néng lì

Word origin

具 (jù, "possess") + 备 (bèi, "prepare or equip") combines having something with making what is needed ready, giving the modern sense of having what a purpose requires.

Usage tips

  • 具备 (jùbèi, "have the required qualities or resources") has a formal, written tone and fits descriptions of qualifications more than casual personal talk.

Other meanings

  • be equipped withverb
  • possessverb

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