装备

装备 (zhuāng bèi) refers to equipment, gear, or supplies, typically used in contexts involving tools, weapons, or resources necessary for a task or activity. It can also imply preparation or readiness.

The character 装 (zhuāng) originally meant 'to dress' or 'to equip,' and later came to mean 'equipment' or 'gear.' 备 (bèi) means 'to prepare' or 'to be ready.' Together, they convey the idea of being equipped or prepared with necessary items.

装备 is commonly used in military, sports, and technical contexts. For example, soldiers are said to have their装备, and athletes may refer to their training装备. It is also used metaphorically, such as in phrases like 精良装备 (jīngliáng zhuāngbèi), meaning 'high-quality equipment.'