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預備役

简预备役 · 繁預備役

Mandarin · pinyin yù bèi yì

reserve duty; reserve service; military reserve

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預: Look up this written character
備: bèi · prepare, ready, perfect
役: yì · service; a servant, laborer; to serve
预: yù · prepare, arrange; in advance
备: bèi · prepare, ready, perfect

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4–4–4 · yu4 bei4 yi4

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noun

(military) reserve (body of troops in the rear of an army)

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