Definition
扫平 is a resultative verb (r.v.) formed by the verb 扫 ('sweep') plus the result complement 平 ('flat, level'). It literally means 'to sweep something until it's flat', but is used figuratively to mean 'to crush, suppress, or eliminate obstacles' — often describing military, political, or competitive domination. The pattern is Subject + 扫平 + Object where the object is something being eliminated (e.g., 扫平对手 'crush the opponent', 扫平障碍 'remove obstacles').
r.v.
to crushsuppresswipe out (an enemy, obstacle, opposition)to sweep levelflatten (literally)
Examples
- 扫平。Zhè zhī jūnduì zài zhànchǎng shàng sǎo le suǒyǒu dírén.This army crushed all enemies on the battlefield.
- 扫平。Wǒmen bìxū sǎo qiánjìn lù shàng de yíqiè kùnnán.We must overcome all difficulties on the way forward.
- 扫平。Tā yòng sàozhou bǎ yuànzi sǎo le.He swept the yard until it was level.
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