备课 (bèi kè) — to prepare lessons (for teaching)
Definition
Specifically what a teacher does to get ready to teach a class. Unlike 预备 (general 'to prepare/get ready'), 备课 is limited to lesson planning.
verb
to prepare lessons (for teaching)
Examples
- 备课。Lǎo shī měi tiān dōu yào bèi kè.The teacher has to prepare lessons every day.
- 。Tā bèi le yí gè xiǎo shí de kè.She prepared lessons for an hour.
- 备课，。Wǒ zhèng zài bèi kè, bié dǎ rǎo wǒ.I'm preparing lessons right now — don't disturb me.
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