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聊備

简聊备 · 繁聊備

Mandarin · pinyin liáo bèi

to provide on a makeshift basis; to use temporarily as

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聊: liáo · somewhat, slightly, at least
備: bèi · prepare, ready, perfect
备: bèi · prepare, ready, perfect

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2–4 · liao2 bei4

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