- 常备不懈 chángbèibùxiè to be always on alertto be constantly prepared and never relax one's guard
- 常备军 chángbèijūn standing armyA professional regular army maintained by a country during times of peace
- 常备兵 chángbèibīng regular soldierA soldier on active duty in the regular army; regulars in a standing army as opposed to reservists