预备

yūbèi · HSK 5

ready

🎬 预 (in advance) + 备 (prepare) = get ready beforehand

预 means 'in advance/beforehand' (as in 预告 preview, 预订 reserve). 备 means 'prepare/equip' (as in 准备 prepare, 设备 equipment). Together: prepare ahead of time, i.e. get ready or be set.

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