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補

bǔ

Description

补的意思是把不够的东西加上去，让它变得完整。

"补" means to add what is lacking to make it complete.

我们常说补衣服、补钱、补身体，都是在把缺少的部分补上。

We often say 补衣服 (mend clothes), 补钱 (make up money), 补身体 (recover health), all meaning to fill in what is missing.

Meanings

补bǔ

to mend; to repair (clothes, holes)

我要补一下这件衣服。

I need to mend this piece of clothing.

补bǔ

to add; to make up for what is lacking

钱不够，我再补给你一点。

I don't have enough money; I'll give you a bit more.

补bǔ

to nourish; to supplement (health, nutrition)

多吃菜可以补身体。

Eating more vegetables can improve your health.

Related words

补充修补补习弥补补品填补

Notes

  • Etymology

    originally meant to mend clothes (衣 radical), later extended to 'fill in' or 'supplement'.

  • Nuance

    补 often combines with other words: 补习 (extra study), 补充 (supplement), 弥补 (compensate).

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