Definition
预备 (yùbèi) is a formal, written synonym for 'to prepare, to get ready', often used in fixed expressions (预备会议, 预备役). It is less common in everyday speech than 准备 (zhǔnbèi), which is the general-purpose verb for 'to prepare'. 筹备 (chóubèi) is more specific to planning large events or projects.
verb
to prepareto get ready
Examples
- 预备。Qǐng yù bèi hǎo míngtiān de huìyì cáiliào.Please prepare the meeting materials for tomorrow.
- 预备。Wǒmen zhèngzài yù bèi chūfā qián de zhǔnbèi gōngzuò.We are preparing the preparatory work before departure.
- 预备，。Tā yǐjīng yù bèi le hěn cháng shíjiān, dàn hái méi zhǔnbèi hǎo.He has been preparing for a long time, but still isn't ready.
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