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準備

简准备 · 繁準備

Mandarin · pinyin zhǔn bèi

preparation
to prepare
to intend
to be about to
reserve (fund)

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備: bèi · prepare, ready, perfect
准: zhǔn · approve, allow, permit; in accord
备: bèi · prepare, ready, perfect

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3–4 · zhun3 bei4

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zeon2 bei6

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verb

to prepare; to get ready
to plan; to intend

noun

preparation

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