How to Say ‘Prepare’ in Simplified Chinese
准备
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced 'joon-bay'.
🇨🇳 In China: Preparation is often key in Chinese events to ensure everything proceeds smoothly.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
准
[zhǔn]
prepare
The act of making something ready in advance.
请提前_准备_好蛋糕。
Please have the cake prepared in advance.
备
[bèi]
ready
The state of being fully organized and equipped.
一切都已经_备_好了。
Everything is already ready.
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