Writing
具备 (jù bèi) — how to say "to possess" in Chinese
具备
To possess, to have (a quality)
verb
Character composition
具
to have, tool
备
to prepare, to have
Radicals / Keys
八
Eight
#12 · bā · 2 strokes
夂
Go
#34 · zhǐ · 3 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
具备资格
jù bèi zī gé
be qualified
具备能力
jù bèi néng lì
have ability
Examples
要成为一名优秀的医生，不仅需要具备专业知识，还要有爱心和耐心。
To become an excellent doctor, one needs not only to possess professional knowledge but also to have compassion and patience.
具备条件
To meet the conditions.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to possess" in Chinese?
"to possess" in Chinese is 具备 (jù bèi).
What does 具备 mean in English?
具备 (jù bèi) means "To possess, to have (a quality)".
How is 具备 pronounced?
It is pronounced jù bèi (written as ju bei, jubei). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to possess" in Chinese characters?
It is written 具备: 具 has 8 strokes, 备 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 具备?
具备 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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