備 (bèi)
to prepare; to get ready, to equip; ready; perfect
Etymology
Depicts a person (亻) preparing a container for arrows to equip himself for battle.
Shuowen Jiezi
《說文》：“備，慎也。从人，聲。，古文備。”
Components
- 亻 (iconic) — 亻 is a component form of 人.
- ◎ (iconic) — Depicts two arrows.
- ◎ (iconic) — Depicts a container for holding arrows.