准备 zhǔnbèi
prepare / get ready
准备 (zhǔnbèi) means "prepare / get ready" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 准备
为
wèi
for
行李
xíngli
luggage
面试
miànshì
interview
材料
cáiliào
materials / data
文件
wénjiàn
document / file
惊喜
jīngxǐ
surprise
发布会
fābùhuì
launch event / press conference
Frequently asked questions
What does 准备 (zhǔnbèi) mean in Chinese?
准备 (zhǔnbèi) means "prepare / get ready" in Chinese. 准备 (zhǔnbèi) means "prepare / get ready" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 准备 in a sentence?
Use 准备 (zhǔnbèi) the way you would use "prepare / get ready" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 准备?
Common words that pair with 准备 include 为. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 准备 (zhǔnbèi) and 打算 (dǎsuàn)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 准备 means "prepare / get ready"; 打算 means "plan / intend". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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