B1 verb/noun Neutral

准备

/zhǔn bèi/

To make someone or something ready for use or consideration. It can also refer to the state of being prepared.

Examples

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1

我已经准备好了所有的材料。

I have prepared all the materials.

2

他在准备晚饭。

He is preparing dinner.

3

学术论文需要充分的准备。

Academic papers require adequate preparation.

Word Family

Noun
准备工作
Verb
准备
Adjective
准备充分的
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Memory Tip

Zhun (standard) + Bei (complete) = Getting up to standard and completing the task.

Quick Quiz

考前___非常重要。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 准备

Examples

1

我已经准备好了所有的材料。

formal

I have prepared all the materials.

2

他在准备晚饭。

everyday

He is preparing dinner.

3

学术论文需要充分的准备。

academic

Academic papers require adequate preparation.

4

公司正在准备下一季度的计划。

business

The company is preparing the plan for the next quarter.

5

别担心,我准备好了。

informal

Don't worry, I'm ready.

Word Family

Noun
准备工作
Verb
准备
Adjective
准备充分的

Common Collocations

做准备 to make preparations
心理准备 mental preparation
充分准备 full preparation
准备就绪 ready/all set
前期准备 preliminary preparation

Common Phrases

有备无患

preparedness prevents trouble

磨刀不误砍柴工

preparation is never a waste of time

做好准备

get ready

Often Confused With

准备 vs 预备

预备 is slightly more formal and often used for physical readiness or military contexts.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in IELTS Listening and Speaking when discussing exams or future plans.

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Common Mistakes

Students often say '准备考试' which is correct, but forget to use '为...做准备' for more formal writing.

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Memory Tip

Zhun (standard) + Bei (complete) = Getting up to standard and completing the task.

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Word Origin

From '准' (standard) and '备' (prepare/ready).

Grammar Patterns

准备 + verb/noun 为...做准备

Quick Quiz

考前___非常重要。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 准备

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