Chinese
zhǔnbèi
Meaning: preparation; to prepare
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Example sentences

我們正在為明天的考試做準備。
我们正在为明天的考试做准备。
We are currently preparing for tomorrow's exam.
大家都準備好了嗎?
Is everyone ready?
我們需要準備充足的建築材料。
We need to prepare sufficient construction materials.
出國旅遊前必須做好充分的準備。
You must make sufficient preparations before traveling abroad.
老師在辦公室準備教材。
The teacher is preparing teaching materials in the office.

Usage Notes

Can refer to the act of preparing or the plan/intention.

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