to be ready; to be well prepared

preparatory funds; bank reserves kept to ensure the ability to handle withdrawals or meet sudden financial demands for cash

Preparedness in one's mind for what might happen, especially for potential difficulties or negative outcomes; often used synonymously with [[心理准备|心理準備|xin1 li3 zhun3 bei4]].

exercises or movements done to prepare the body for physical activity; warming-up exercise

the percentage of total deposits that a bank must keep in its own vaults or at the central bank

psychological readiness or mental preparation to handle a situation or outcome

to make adequate preparation; to get ready

To be ready at any moment; to be constantly prepared; often used as a slogan, especially by the Young Pioneers: "Be always prepared!"

to do preparatory work; to make the necessary arrangements in advance

entirely without preparation; caught off guard

Shows that preparation is finished and one is ready to proceed.

Funds that financial institutions must keep available to ensure they can meet customer withdrawals and settle accounts; this includes cash on hand and money kept at the central bank.