准备

zhǔn bèi

to prepare

HSK Level 1

Example Sentences

我准备去上学。

wǒ zhǔn bèi qù shàng xué.

I am preparing to go to school.

你准备好了吗?

nǐ zhǔn bèi hǎo le ma?

Are you ready?

我们准备出发了。

wǒ men zhǔn bèi chū fā le.

We are ready to set off.

Synonyms

预备 (yù bèi)

prepare; make ready

筹备 (chóu bèi)

prepare; make arrangements

安排 (ān pái)

arrange; prepare

Antonyms

取消 (qǔxiāo)

cancel

放弃 (fàngqì)

give up

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Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 准备 (zhǔnbèi) means "to prepare" or "to get ready". It is composed of two characters: 准 (zhǔn), which means "to conform to a standard" or "to be accurate", and 备 (bèi), which means "to prepare" or "to make ready". The word 准备 is often used in the context of making preparations for an event or activity, such as preparing for a test or preparing for a trip. It can also be used in the context of preparing food or other items, such as preparing a meal or preparing a package. The word 准备 is a common and versatile word in Chinese, and it is important for HSK learners to understand its meaning and usage.