pū​píng

to pave the way

Senses

铺平/ 鋪平 pū​píng to pave the way

(metaphorical) to smooth things over or clear away obstacles to make future progress easier

铺平/ 鋪平 pū​píng to spread out

to unfold and flatten something (like paper or cloth); to smooth out

References

synonym 摊平/攤平 铺平/鋪平