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绸缪 (chóu móu) — “Prepare, Plan ahead” in Chinese

绸缪 (chóu móu) means “Prepare, Plan ahead” in Chinese. See the pinyin, native audio pronunciation, and 2 example sentences with English translations.

Usage

Prepare

Plan ahead

未雨绸缪不会嫌早。

It's never too early to get ready for the inevitable.

趁我们还有力气,跳起来吧!所以,我们必须居安思危,未雨绸缪

Let us jump while we still have the strength! So, we must think of danger in times of safety and always be prepared for the worst.

The characters in 绸缪

CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
绸
chóu11silk fabric
缪
móu14error, clever, or solicitous

More words starting with 绸

  • chóu绸zi子silk fabric
  • chóu绸mì密dense, fine
  • chóu绸duàn段satin, silk satin
  • chóu绸duàn缎silk and satin, silk fabric
  • chóu绸duàn缎zhuāng庄Silk shop, Satin shop
  • chóu绸wǔ舞Silk Dance, Ribbon Dance

Frequently asked questions

What does 绸缪 mean in Chinese?
绸缪 (chóu móu) means “Prepare, Plan ahead”.
How do you pronounce 绸缪?
绸缪 is pronounced chóu móu in Mandarin Chinese.
How do you say “Prepare” in Chinese?
“Prepare” is 绸缪 (chóu móu) in Chinese.
How is 绸缪 used in a sentence?
This page has 2 example sentences using 绸缪, each with pinyin and an English translation.
Format the pinyin for 绸缪 →Choose tone marks, tone numbers, or pinyin above the characters, then copy the result.Explore more Chinese words and meanings →Discover expressive Chinese words with pinyin, usage notes, and natural examples.

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