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准备

zhǔnbèi

preparation
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01 · MEANING

准备

准备 (zhǔnbèi) is an HSK 2 Chinese word. Its most common English meaning is preparation; depending on context, it can also mean to prepare or to intend. Read the examples below to choose the meaning that fits the sentence.

01preparation
02to prepare
03to intend
04to be about to
02 · EXAMPLES

准备

准备发射鱼雷。Zhǔn bèi fā shè yú léi。

Prepare to launch torpedoes.

为将来做准备吧。Wèi jiāng lái zuò zhǔn bèi ba。

Prepare yourself for the future.

你应该作最坏的准备。Nǐ yīng gāi zuò zuì huài de zhǔn bèi。

You should prepare for the worst.

03 · PRACTISE WRITING

Practise writing

04 · QUICK CHECK

Quick check

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