The common expressions
准备 (zhǔnbèi)
准备 is the most common way to say “get ready” or “prepare” in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and casual contexts to indicate preparation for something.
e.g.
我们要准备开会了。 (Wǒmen yào zhǔnbèi kāihuì le.) We need to get ready for the meeting.
你准备好出发了吗？ (Nǐ zhǔnbèi hǎo chūfā le ma?) Are you ready to leave?
我正在准备晚餐。 (Wǒ zhèngzài zhǔnbèi wǎncān.) I’m getting dinner ready.
做好准备 (zuò hǎo zhǔnbèi)
This phrase literally means “be fully prepared” or “get everything ready,” and it emphasizes being thoroughly ready for something.
e.g.
我们需要做好准备应对挑战。 (Wǒmen xūyào zuò hǎo zhǔnbèi yìngduì tiǎozhàn.) We need to be fully prepared to face the challenges.
你为明天的考试做好准备了吗？ (Nǐ wèi míngtiān de kǎoshì zuò hǎo zhǔnbèi le ma?) Are you fully prepared for tomorrow’s exam?
准备好 (zhǔnbèi hǎo)
This phrase means “to be ready” or “fully prepared,” and it is often used in casual conversations to ask or confirm if someone is ready.
e.g.
我们已经准备好了，可以出发了。 (Wǒmen yǐjīng zhǔnbèi hǎo le, kěyǐ chūfā le.) We’re ready and can leave now.
准备好了没有？ (Zhǔnbèi hǎo le méiyǒu?) Are you ready?
The extended phrases to express “get ready” in Chinese
整装待发 (zhěngzhuāng dàifā)
This word is an idiom that means “to be fully dressed and ready to go” and is often used to describe being fully prepared and about to set off.
e.g.
我们已经整装待发，准备出发去旅行了。 (Wǒmen yǐjīng zhěngzhuāng dàifā, zhǔnbèi chūfā qù lǚxíng le.) We are all set and ready to go on our trip.
战士们整装待发，准备执行任务。 (Zhànshìmen zhěngzhuāng dàifā, zhǔnbèi zhíxíng rènwù.) The soldiers are fully geared up and ready to carry out their mission.
我们公司已经整装待发，准备进入新市场。 (Wǒmen gōngsī yǐjīng zhěngzhuāng dàifā, zhǔnbèi jìnrù xīn shìchǎng.) Our company is fully prepared to enter the new market.
待命 (dài mìng)
待命 means “to be on standby” or “ready for orders.” It’s often used in more formal or military contexts.
e.g.
我们已经待命，随时准备出发。 (Wǒmen yǐjīng dàimìng, suíshí zhǔnbèi chūfā.) We are on standby, ready to leave at any time.
救援队已经待命，等待任务开始。 (Jiùyuán duì yǐjīng dàimìng, děngdài rènwù kāishǐ.) The rescue team is on standby, waiting for the mission to begin.
飞机待命中，准备随时起飞。 (Fēijī dàimìng zhōng, zhǔnbèi suíshí qǐfēi.) The plane is on standby, ready to take off at any moment.
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