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备而不用
備而不用
bèiérbùyòng
1. have sth ready just in case
2. keep sth for possible future use

Character Breakdown

备
bèi
to prepare; to get ready, to equip; ready; perfect
HSK 2 8 丶
而
ér
and, and then, and yet; but
HSK 3 6 丶
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1 4 丶
用
yòng
to use, to employ, to apply; use
HSK 3 5 丶

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