cau4 bei6籌備筹备
Jyutpingcau4 bei6
Yalechàuh beih
Definition
To prepare, plan, or make arrangements for an event.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the logistical and organizational side of planning an event or project. It implies a formal or serious process that involves multiple steps, such as booking venues, coordinating people, or gathering resources. It is rarely used for simple, everyday tasks like preparing a meal or packing a bag.
Examples
What kind of event are you guys preparing for?
They are putting a lot of heart into preparing for this wedding.
Related words
Common phrases
preparatory committee
to prepare for a wedding
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple personal preparation like getting ready to go out, where 準備 is the standard choice. 籌備 carries a sense of project management or institutional planning.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
