准备

zhǔnbèi

to prepare; preparation

Dictionary entry

preparation; to prepare; to intend

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See it in sentences

我们准备出门了。

Wǒmen zhǔnbèi chūmén le.

English

We are getting ready to go out.

你准备好考试了吗?

Nǐ zhǔnbèi hǎo kǎoshì le ma?

English

Are you ready for the exam?

Goes with

  • 准备去prepare to go
  • 准备考试prepare for an exam
  • 准备好ready; prepared
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