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“sort out” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbǎi píng

Example

我已经把这件事摆平了。wǒ yǐ jīng bǎ zhè jiàn shì bǎi píng le

I've already sorted out this matter.

Illustration for 摆平 (sort out)

How to say “sort out” in Chinese

“Sort out” in Chinese is 摆平 (bǎi píng).

A troublesome matter is arranged until it lies flat, stable, and no longer causes trouble.

Full entry for 摆平: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 摆平

他试图把情绪摆平,以免冲突升级。tā shì tú bǎ qíng xù bǎi píng yí miǎn chōng tū shēng jí

He tried to calm his emotions to prevent the conflict from escalating.

Tips for using 摆平

  • 摆平 (bǎipíng, "settle") is a conversational verb for bringing a disagreement or practical problem to a settled outcome, while more formal writing often states the specific action instead.

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