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    Expressing paving the way with 铺路 (pūlù)

    Manner & Method
    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    为 + Event + 铺路

    Explanation

    The verb 铺路 (pūlù) literally means "to pave a road" but is frequently used figuratively to mean "to pave the way" or "to lay the groundwork" for something. It describes actions taken to prepare conditions for a future event or outcome. It is common in both literal construction contexts and figurative political or strategic contexts.

    Examples

    • 这些改革是为未来的发展铺路。

      Zhèxiē gǎigé shì wèi wèilái de fāzhǎn pūlù.

      These reforms are paving the way for future development.

    • 工人们正在山区铺路，方便村民出行。

      Gōngrénmen zhèngzài shānqū pūlù, fāngbiàn cūnmín chūxíng.

      Workers are paving roads in the mountainous area to make travel easier for villagers.

    • 良好的教育为孩子的成长铺路。

      Liánghǎo de jiàoyù wèi háizi de chéngzhǎng pūlù.

      A good education paves the way for a child's growth.

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