准备

• 拼音: zhǔn bèi
• 汉字拆解: 准 = 冫(ice/water) + 隹 (short-tailed bird) — accurate, standard; 备 = 夂 + 田 (field) — to prepare, equip

含义

To prepare; to get ready. Also used as a noun meaning 'preparation'.

A versatile word meaning both 'to prepare' and 'preparation'. Can be followed by a verb to indicate intention: 我准备去中国 (I plan to go to China). Common phrases: 准备好了 (ready), 做准备 (to make preparations). Used in both casual and formal contexts.

例句

1. 你准备好了吗？
2. 我在准备明天的考试。
3. 妈妈准备了很多好吃的。

用法指南

语境: everyday, work, education

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 我们要准备出发了。(We need to get ready to leave.)
• 你准备好了吗？(Are you ready?)

错误说法

• 我准备着考试。(Don't add 着 after 准备 for future events — say 我在准备考试 or 我准备考试)

起源与历史

Compound of 准 (accurate/standard) + 备 (to prepare/equip). 准 originally related to a water level, meaning accurate; 备 depicted equipment or supplies.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal