How to Say ‘Prepare’ in Simplified Chinese
准备
zhǔn bèi
[zhǔn bèi]
🇨🇳 In China: In a restaurant, staff may say this to mean they'll get it ready, bring it out, or arrange it for you. It doesn't always mean "cook" literally — more like "we'll take care of it."
Phrase Breakdown
准
zhǔn
[zhǔn]
prepare
To make ready or set up in advance.
我准备好晚餐了。
I have prepared dinner.
备
bèi
[bèi]
ready
In a suitable state for some activity, action, or situation.
我们准备好了。
We are ready.
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