准备

準備
zhǔn bèi
HSK 2
preparation, prepare
verb

Example Sentences

我正在准备晚饭。
wǒ zhèngzài zhǔnbèi wǎnfàn 。
I am preparing dinner.
你准备好去旅行了吗？
nǐ zhǔnbèi hǎo qù lǚxíng le ma ？
Are you ready to go on a trip?
他准备了一个惊喜给她。
tā zhǔnbèi le yígè jīngxǐ gěi tā 。
He prepared a surprise for her.

Individual Characters

准zhǔn
follow, permit, allow, standard
备bèi
(bound form) to prepare, to equip

Words with similar meanings

安排ānpái
arrange
Often implies more systematic organization and scheduling.
预备yùbèi
prepare
More formal, often used in formal contexts or with a connotation of readiness.

Words Starting With 准

准时zhǔn shí
on time; punctual; on schedule
准确zhǔn què
accurate; exact; precise
准则zhǔn zé
norm; standard; criterion

Words Ending With 备

具备jù bèi
to possess; to have; equipped with; able to fulfill (conditions or requirements)
设备shè bèi
equipment; facilities; installations
责备zé bèi
to blame; to criticize sb
储备chǔ bèi
reserves; to store up
完备wán bèi
faultless; complete; perfect; to leave nothing to be desired

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