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填补

tiánbǔ

Description

"填补"的意思是把空的地方补上，让它变满或变完整。

"填补" means to fill an empty space, making it full or complete.

我们常常说填补空白、填补缺口，也可以说填补心里的空虚。

We often say 填补空白 (fill in the blank), 填补缺口 (fill the gap), and also 填补心里的空虚 (fill the emptiness in the heart).

Meanings

填补tiánbǔ

to fill in a gap or vacancy

这个新发明填补了技术上的空白。

This new invention fills a technological gap.

填补tiánbǔ

to make up for a shortage or emptiness

他想用工作来填补心里的空虚。

He wants to fill the emptiness in his heart with work.

Related words

填写补充空白缺口弥补

Notes

  • Etymology

    填 (to fill) + 补 (to mend/patch), combining two similar actions.

  • Nuance

    often used for abstract gaps like 空白 or 缺口, not literal holes.

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