將勤補絀 jiāng qín bǔ chù

to compensate for lack of ability through hard work (idiom)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to compensate for lack of ability through hard work (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
將 jiāng
will; shall
勤 qín HSK 5
diligent; hardworking; industrious
補 bǔ
to make up for; to supplement; to repair
絀 chù
deficiency; to stitch; crimson silk