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准备
zhǔnbèi
Description
"准备"是做一件事之前先做好的事情。
"准备" is the act of getting ready before doing something.
比如考试以前，我们要好好准备。
For example, before an exam, we need to prepare well.
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 to, to intend to
我准备下个月去中国。
I plan to go to China next month.
准备zhǔnbèi
preparation (noun)
我们做了很多准备。
We did a lot of preparation.
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Notes
- Etymology
准 (to allow/exactly) + 备 (to prepare/equip), together meaning to make ready.
- Nuance
can mean both concrete preparing and intending/planning, depending on context.
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