备用 (bèi yòng): standby, backup

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HSK 7

variant of 備|备[bei4]

HSK 3

to use

In case of a power outage, Mom put a few spare candles in the drawer.

This backup generator must be checked once a month to ensure it starts normally in an emergency.

On the day of the interview, he deliberately brought an extra copy of his résumé in case the interviewer needed one on the spot.

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