后备

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Meaning and Usage

The term "后备" (hòubèi) primarily refers to reserves or backup resources prepared for future use. It is commonly used in contexts such as sports teams, companies, and military forces to indicate people or resources kept ready to replace or support the main group.

Common Collocations

  • 后备队员: reserve team members, used in sports or military.
  • 后备人才: reserve talents or backup personnel, often in corporate or organizational contexts.
  • 后备力量: reserve forces, typically military.

Usage Notes

When using "后备," it implies readiness and preparation for substitution or reinforcement. It often appears before nouns indicating people or forces. Unlike synonyms like "备用" (standby), "后备" emphasizes the role of being a backup specifically for personnel or capabilities.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse "后备" with "备用," which is more general for spare items or equipment. "后备" is more about human or strategic reserves rather than objects.

Register and Tone

"后备" is neutral and formal, suitable for written and spoken contexts involving planning, organization, or strategy.

Example Sentences

We have several reserve players for this match in case the main players get

The company has a reserve talent pool to ensure key positions have

The military's reserve forces can be quickly mobilized in emergencies.