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備取

简备取 · 繁備取

Mandarin · pinyin bèi qǔ

to be on the waiting list (for admission to a school)

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備: bèi · prepare, ready, perfect
取: qǔ · take, receive, obtain; select
备: bèi · prepare, ready, perfect

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4–3 · bei4 qu3

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

bei6 ceoi2

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verb

(of students taking entrance or qualifying examinations) to be on the waiting list (for admission to a school)

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