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准备

zhǔnbèi

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“准备”的意思是为了以后要做的事情先做好一些工作。

The meaning of "准备" is to do some work in advance for things to be done later.

我们常常说“准备考试”或者“准备去旅行”。

We often say "准备考试" or "准备去旅行".

Meanings

准备zhǔnbèi

to prepare; to get ready

我在准备明天的考试。

I am preparing for tomorrow's exam.

准备zhǔnbèi

to plan or intend to do something

我准备下个月去北京。

I'm planning to go to Beijing next month.

准备zhǔnbèi

preparation; arrangements

我们做好了所有准备。

We have made all the preparations.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    准 (accurate/allow) + 备 (to provide, be ready) combine to mean getting things ready.

  • Nuance

    准备 covers both concrete preparing and 'intend to', softer than 打算 for plans.

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