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    Expressing 'to prepare' with 准备 (zhǔnbèi)

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    Structure

    准备 + Object/Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    The verb 准备 (zhǔnbèi) means 'to prepare' or 'to get ready' and can also function as a noun meaning 'preparation.' It can be followed directly by a noun (准备礼物, prepare gifts) or by a verb phrase to express intention (准备出发, prepare to depart).

    Examples

    • 你准备好了吗？我们该出发了。

      Nǐ zhǔnbèi hǎo le ma? Wǒmen gāi chūfā le.

      Are you ready? It's time for us to go.

    • 我正在准备明天的考试。

      Wǒ zhèngzài zhǔnbèi míngtiān de kǎoshì.

      I am preparing for tomorrow's exam.

    • 她为旅行准备了很多东西。

      Tā wèi lǚxíng zhǔnbèi le hěn duō dōngxī.

      She prepared a lot of things for the trip.

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