Definition
铺就 is a formal, written-style verb meaning 'to pave (a road, path, etc.)' or 'to lay (a foundation)'. It is often used metaphorically to describe building or creating the conditions for something (e.g., success, cooperation). The 就 component implies completion, so the result is a finished paved surface or established foundation.
v
to pave (a road, path)to lay (a foundation)
Examples
- 铺就。Zhèngfǔ tóuzī pū le yì tiáo xīn de gāosù gōnglù.The government invested in paving a new expressway.
- 铺就。Qínfèn hé nǔlì pū le tā de chénggōng zhī lù.Diligence and hard work paved the road to his success.
- 铺就。Zhè zuò qiáo de jiànchéng pū le liǎng dì hézuò de jīchǔ.The completion of this bridge laid the foundation for cooperation between the two places.
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