Definition
筹备 (chóubèi) means to prepare and make arrangements for a formal event or project, emphasizing planning and organization. It is more formal and specific than 准备 (zhǔnbèi), the everyday word for 'prepare'. 预备 (yùbèi) is similar to 准备 but slightly more formal.
verb
to prepareto make arrangements (for an event, project, etc.)
Examples
- 筹备。Tāmen zhèngzài chóu bèi yí gè zhòngyào de huìyì.They are preparing for an important meeting.
- 筹备。Zhège xiàngmù de chóu bèi gōngzuò yǐjīng kāishǐ le.The preparatory work for this project has already begun.
- 筹备。Tā fùzé chóu bèi zhè cì zhǎnlǎn.She is in charge of preparing for this exhibition.
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