补充

bǔ chōng

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to replenish
2. to supplement
3. to complement
4. additional
5. supplementary

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 增加 zēng jiā 增加 zēng jiā to raise 在数量上添加: to raise
• 辅助 fǔ zhù 辅助 fǔ zhù to assist; to aid 作为辅助补充: to assist; to aid

Synonyms

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• 弥补 mí bǔ 弥补 mí bǔ to complement 表示补充不足的部分: to complement

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 说明 (bǔchōng shuōmíng) to mean 'additional explanation'.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 补充 (bǔchōng) and 补偿 (bǔcháng); 补偿 is for compensating a loss, not simply adding.

Example Sentences

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Words Containing 补充

• 补充品 补充品 bǔ chōng pǐn: complementary item
• 补充医疗 补充医疗 bǔ chōng yī liáo: complementary medicine
• 补充量 补充量 bǔ chōng liàng: complement

Child Words of 补充

• 充 充 chōng: sufficient; full
• 补 补 bǔ: to repair