铺垫 (pū diàn) — To lay the ground...

This term translates to 'to lay the groundwork' and is often used to describe preparing or setting up for something, particularly in storytelling or discussions. It emphasizes the importance of context.

Example Usage

好的铺垫能让故事更吸引人。

Good groundwork can make a story more engaging.

Cultural Context

Used frequently by content creators and writers to discuss structuring narratives.

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