zhāng
běn

literary
formal

Meaning of 张本

张本 means to make arrangements in advance; to pave the way; to set the stage; preliminary arrangement; groundwork; preparation. Pronounced zhāng běn.

  • to make arrangements in advance; to pave the way; to set the stage
  • preliminary arrangement; groundwork; preparation
  • foreshadowing; words spoken in advance as literary preparation

Definitions & Examples

zhè
yàng
shuō
 
shì
wèi
hòu
de
xíng
dòng
zhāng
běn
 

He says this to pave the way for future actions.

Zhè
xiē
diàn
dōu
shì
wéi
gāo
cháo
zhāng
běn
 

All this foreshadowing is to set the stage for the climax.