筹备

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他们正在筹备一场音乐会。▶ —
   They are preparing for a concert.
2. 婚礼的筹备工作很复杂。▶ —
   Preparing for a wedding is very complex.

Collocations

Mnemonic

筹 chóu "to plan, count" + 备 bèi "to prepare": to plan and make ready, i.e. to prepare or arrange (an event). Distinguish 筹备 (organizing a big event: meeting, wedding, founding) from 准备 (zhǔnbèi, general preparation). The 筹 is the same as in 筹划 (to plan) and 筹款 (to raise funds).

Related

Quick check

1. When is 筹备 typically used?

   • organizing big events (meetings, weddings)
   • a short rest
   • a simple meal
   • a brief walk