设备

The Chinese word 设备 (shèbèi) is a compound word consisting of two characters: 设 (shè) and 备 (bèi). The character 设 originally meant "to set up" or "to establish", and it is often used in the context of creating or preparing something. The character 备, on the other hand, means "to prepare" or "to be ready", and it is often used in the context of making arrangements or taking precautions. When these two characters are combined, the resulting word 设备 takes on the meaning of "equipment" or "facilities". This is because equipment and facilities are typically things that are set up or prepared in order to serve a specific purpose. For example, a company might have a variety of equipment and facilities in order to produce its products or provide its services.