Chinese words · HSK 2

准备

zhǔnbèiTraditional 準備

to prepare; to get ready; preparation

Every meaning

zhǔnbèi

  1. to intend; to plan
  2. preparation
  3. to prepare; to get ready

In a sentence

  • 我在准备明天的考试。

    I'm preparing for tomorrow's exam.

  • 我准备明年去北京工作。

    I plan to go work in Beijing next year.

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Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).