HSK · Level 106
45 words
Chinese word
摆平
Pronunciation
Pinyinbǎi píng
Meaning
- verbsort out
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A troublesome matter is arranged until it lies flat, stable, and no longer causes trouble.
Common phrases
把局面摆平bǎ jú miàn bǎi píng
settle the situation
把情绪摆平bǎ qíng xù bǎi píng
calm emotions
把争端摆平bǎ zhēng duān bǎi píng
settle the dispute
Similar words
解决jiě jué: Solve a problem by removing its cause and bringing it to an end.
处理chú lǐ: Handle a matter by taking the needed steps and completing the required procedures.
调解tiáo jiě: Step between people in a dispute and help them reach an agreement through discussion.
安抚ān fǔ: Calm someone who feels angry or worried.
Definition in Chinese
把需要处理的事情办妥或收拾完毕，强调已经把问题解决或安排妥当。bǎ xū yào chú lǐ de shì qíng bàn tuǒ huò shōu shí wán bì qiáng diào yǐ jīng bǎ wèn tí jiě jué huò ān pái tuǒ dàng
Word origin
摆平 (bǎipíng, "put flat") combines 摆 (bǎi, "place or arrange") with 平 (píng, "level or even"), extending the image of making something flat to settling a problem.
Usage tips
- 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.