How to write 補
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Meaning of 補
Pinyin
bǔ
Radical
衤
Strokes
12
Definition
to repair / to patch / to mend / to make up for / to fill (a vacancy) / to supplement
Usage
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補
bǔ
【verb】
1. To mend or patch something that is broken.
Example: 补衣 (to mend clothes); 补袜 (to mend socks); 补衬 (to patch lining).
2. To repair or restore old or damaged items.
Example: 修桥补路 (to repair bridges and roads); 补天 (to mend the heavens—mythical act of repairing the sky).
3. To add, fill, or replenish something that is lacking.
Example: 填补 (to fill in a vacancy); 弥补 (to make up for deficiencies).
4. To make up for something that is insufficient.
Example: 补益 (to provide additional benefits); 补拙 (to make up for clumsiness).
5. To help or assist.
Example: 补助 (to provide assistance).
6. To nourish or take a tonic.
Example: 补理 (to nourish and regulate).
7. To fill a vacancy in official positions.
Example: 补官 (to fill a position).
【noun】
1. 補子 (ceremonial robe).
Example: 補服 (ceremonial attire).
2. 補品 (tonic, health supplements).
Example: 大补 (a great tonic).
3. An ancient place during the Spring and Autumn period (located in present-day Henan Province).
Same Pronunciation Characters
Same Radical Characters
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Input Method for 補
Pinyin
bu3
Wubi
puhy
Cangjie
ly
Zhengma
wtid
Four Corner
33200
Unicode
U+88dc
Stroke Number Category
HSK Level Category