Meaning
筹备 means to prepare or arrange something in advance, especially for significant events or projects. It emphasizes the planning and organizational work that happens before an event takes place, involving coordinating resources, people, and logistics.
Usage
筹备 is commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts when discussing preparations for major events like conferences, ceremonies, projects, or initiatives. It's more formal than 准备 (zhǔnbèi) and implies systematic, often collaborative planning. Frequently seen in news reports, official announcements, and business communications.
Examples
- 01我们正在筹备下个月的产品发布会。.We are currently preparing for next month's product launch event.
- 02筹备工作已经进入最后阶段。.The preparatory work has already entered its final stage.
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Common collocations
- 筹备工作preparatory work
- 筹备委员会preparatory committee
- 筹备会议to prepare a meeting/conference
- 正在筹备currently preparing
Origin
筹 originally referred to counting rods or bamboo tallies used for calculation and planning. 备 means to prepare or make ready. Together they emphasize careful, deliberate preparation.