补救

bǔ jiù

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to remedy

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Word relationships

Related words

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挽救

wǎn jiù

to save

补救侧重于弥补过失；挽救侧重于拯救危险或失败中的事物。

Synonyms

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弥补

mí bǔ

to complement

补救通常指采取措施纠正错误或缺陷；弥补也指补足不足，但补救强调挽救不利局面。

Usage notes

Collocations

常见搭配：补救措施、补救办法，常与“采取”连用，如“采取补救措施”。

Common mistakes

补救的宾语通常是损失、错误等，不能直接用于人；误用如“补救他”是不正确的，应说“补救他的错误”。

Example Sentences

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我们应该立即采取补救措施。

We should immediately take remedial measures.

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Child Words of 补救

救

jiù