预 (yù) - To prepare in advance & beforehand

预Tone 4

yù ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

与喻

预 · yù

To prepare in advance;

beforehand;

preliminary;

to participate;

to forecast or predict.

To prepare in advancebeforehandpreliminary

Usage highlights

Prepare in advanceForecastPreliminary planReserve in advanceBudgetPrevention

Synonyms

  • 备— to prepare
  • 先— beforehand
  • 防— to prevent

Antonyms

  • 后— afterwards
  • 迟— late
  • 临— at the moment

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We need to prepare for the exam (预习).
  • The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow (天气预报).
  • This is just a preliminary plan (预备计划).
  • Please make a reservation in advance (预订).

Collocations

  • Prepare in advance(预习)
  • Forecast(预测)
  • Preliminary plan(预备)
  • Reserve in advance(预订)
  • Budget(预算)
  • Prevention(预防)

Idioms

  • Be prepared for danger in times of peace(居安思预)
  • Prepare for a rainy day(未雨绸预)
  • Predict like a deity(料事如预)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character reflects the Chinese cultural value of planning ahead and being prepared.
  • Used extensively in modern contexts related to forecasting, budgeting, and preventive measures.
  • Originally derived from the concept of giving in advance or participating.

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