How to Say ‘Preparation’ in Simplified Chinese
准备
zhǔn bèi
[zhǔn bèi]
💬 Usage Tip: [做准备] is a common pairing meaning "make preparations" or "prepare," so [做了一些准备] is more natural than translating [准备] by itself too literally. Chinese often uses these fixed verb-noun pairings the way English uses one verb.
Phrase Breakdown
准
zhǔn
[zhǔn]
prepare
To make ready for use or consideration.
我在准备发言。
I am preparing a speech.
备
bèi
[bèi]
prepare
To make ready for use or consideration.
她已经准备好了材料。
She has prepared the materials.
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