to make up for; to supplement; to repair

Character data

Radical ⾐ (145.7)
Strokes 12
SIMPLIFIED

Definitions

補 bǔ
  1. 1. to make up for
  2. 2. to supplement
  3. 3. to repair
  4. 4. to mend
  5. 5. to patch
  6. 6. to fill (a vacancy)

Words containing 補

Word Meaning
to mend clothes
supplementary angle
complement (grammar)
to make up missed lesson; to reschedule a class
to restock (an item); to replenish inventory
to subsidize; subsidy; allowance
to bring up to full strength; to make up a deficiency
complement; complementary material
complementary interval
complement; complementary sum
to make amends; to make up for an earlier mistake
by-election
addendum
variant of bǔ ding
old variant of bǔ quē
complement of a set
to charge (a battery)
variant of bǔ ding
to take a tonic or nourishing food to build up one's health
complement (in blood serum)
to remedy; to make up for; benefit
Ming sequel to Journey to the West
a supplement; additional budget
to take a tonic (for one's health)
to fill vacancies progressively; to substitute