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补给 (bǔ jǐ) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

补给 (bǔ jǐ) is a Chinese word: to supply; to replenish. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 补给

动 dòng verb

to supply; to replenish

我们必须及时补给燃料和水。

wǒ men bì xū jí shí bǔ jǐ rán liào hé shuǐ

We must promptly replenish fuel and water.

名 míng noun

supplies

登山队在山腰设立了补给站。

dēng shān duì zài shān yāo shè lì le bǔ jǐ zhàn

The climbing team set up a supply station halfway up the mountain.

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Word breakdown

补 bǔ — to replenish, to supplement

Words with this character (13)
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  • 6 补贴 bǔ tiē — to subsidize HSK 6
    • 补 to supplement, to compensate
    • 贴 to subsidize, to provide financial support
    Example

    公司补贴员工交通费。

    gōng sī bǔ tiē yuán gōng jiāo tōng fèi

    The company subsidizes employees' transportation costs.

  • 7 互补 hù bǔ — complement each other HSK 7
    • 互 mutual, reciprocal
    • 补 complement, supplement
    Example

    他们的技能互补，所以合作得很好。

    tā men de jì néng hù bǔ suǒ yǐ hé zuò de hěn hǎo

    Their skills complement each other, so they cooperate very well.

  • 8 亡羊补牢 wáng yáng bǔ láo — better late than never; take corrective action after suffering a loss HSK 7
    • 亡 lose, perish (refers to the sheep being lost)
    • 羊 sheep (the animal that was lost)
    • 补 repair, mend, fix
    • 牢 pen, enclosure (the sheep pen that needs fixing)
    Example

    虽然考试失败了，但现在开始努力学习，亡羊补牢，为时不晚。

    suī rán kǎo shì shī bài le dàn xiàn zài kāi shǐ nǔ lì xué xí wáng yáng bǔ láo wéi shí bù wǎn

    Although I failed the exam, if I start studying hard now, it's better late than never.

  • 9 修补 xiū bǔ — to mend, to patch up HSK 7
    • 修 to repair, to fix, to restore
    • 补 to patch, to fill in, to supplement
    Example

    他在修补破损的衣服。

    tā zài xiū bǔ pò sǔn de yī fu

    He is mending the torn clothes.

  • 10 填补 tián bǔ — to fill (a gap) HSK 7
    • 填 to fill, to stuff into
    • 补 to supplement, to make up for
    Example

    这项新政策填补了法律的空白。

    zhè xiàng xīn zhèng cè tián bǔ le fǎ lǜ de kōng bái

    This new policy fills the gap in the law.

  • 11 替补 tì bǔ — to substitute HSK 7
    • 替 to replace, to substitute for
    • 补 to fill in, to supplement
    Example

    教练决定让她替补受伤的队员。

    jiào liàn jué dìng ràng tā tì bǔ shòu shāng de duì yuán

    The coach decided to have her substitute for the injured player.

  • 12 补助 bǔ zhù — to subsidize HSK 7
    • 补 to supplement, to make up for
    • 助 to help, to assist
    Example

    公司每月补助员工交通费。

    gōng sī měi yuè bǔ zhù yuán gōng jiāo tōng fèi

    The company subsidizes employees' transportation costs every month.

  • 13 补救 bǔ jiù — remedy HSK 7
    • 补 to mend, make up for
    • 救 to save, salvage
    Example

    现在补救还来得及。

    xiàn zài bǔ jiù hái lái dé jí

    It's still not too late to remedy the situation now.

给 jǐ — to provide, to supply

Words with this character (2)
  • 1 供给 gōng jǐ — supply, provide HSK 6
    • 供 to supply, to offer
    • 给 to give, to provide
    Example

    超市供给新鲜蔬菜给居民。

    chāo shì gōng jǐ xīn xiān shū cài gěi jū mín

    The supermarket supplies fresh vegetables to residents.

  • 2 给予 jǐ yǔ — to give HSK 6
    • 给 to give, to provide
    • 予 to give, to grant
    Example

    政府给予了他们很多帮助。

    zhèng fǔ jǐ yǔ le tā men hěn duō bāng zhù

    The government gave them a lot of help.

Structure & writing
1 补 bǔ — to mend or repair something damaged

补 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 衤 yī — clothing/garment radical
衤 is a component in 13 characters
HSK 2
裤 kù trousers; pants worn below the waist with two legs
HSK 3
初 chū beginning; initial 衫 shān upper garment, unlined jacket 衬 chèn to line with a layer underneath or inside 被 bèi a surname 裙 qún skirt (–子, –儿)
HSK 4
袜 wà sock; stocking (garment worn on the foot, not directly touching the ground)
HSK 5
补 bǔ to mend or repair something damaged
HSK 6
袖 xiù sleeve (of a garment) 裕 yù abundant, ample
HSK 7
袍 páo long robe; gown 袱 fu cloth used for wrapping or covering 裸 luǒ to be naked, bare (the body)
1.2 卜 bǔ — divination; foretelling good or bad fortune using tortoise shells, animal bones, or other methods
Xpinyin
卜 is a component in 12 characters
HSK 1
下 xià lower position (opposite of 上): ① positioned below (opposite of 上); ② later in order or time; ③ within a certain range, condition, or circumstance 外 wài outside; exterior (opposite of 内/里)
HSK 3
卡 kǎ truck; large freight vehicle 处 chù place; location
HSK 4
盐 yán salt (chemistry): compound composed of metal ions (including ammonium) and acid radicals
HSK 5
卧 wò to lie down 补 bǔ to mend or repair something damaged
HSK 6
扑 pū to lunge forward and throw oneself onto something 朴 pǔ unworked timber; rough wood
HSK 7
仆 pú servant hired to do household chores 卦 guà ancient divination symbol; also the tools or act of divination 赴 fù to go; to proceed to

Stroke order

2 给 jǐ — to supply, to provide
Xpinyin

给 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 纟 sī — silk/thread radical
纟 is a component in 67 characters
HSK 1
给 gěi to give; to hand over to someone
HSK 2
红 hóng red (color like fresh blood) 绍 shào to continue, to carry on 绿 lǜ green (color, like flourishing grass and leaves, mixed from blue and yellow)
HSK 3
级 jí rank; grade; level 纸 zhǐ paper, usually made from plant fibers 练 liàn (lit.) white processed silk 终 zhōng end result; conclusion (opposite of 始) 结 jié to tie a knot in rope, thread, or strip of cloth; to weave by knotting
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绩 jì to twist hemp fibers into thread
HSK 4
约 yuē to propose or discuss (something mutually binding) 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline 线 xiàn thread; yarn made of silk, cotton, hemp, etc., used for sewing or knitting 组 zǔ to combine, to form 细 xì thin (of a rod-like object, opposite of 粗)
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绝 jué to sever; to cut off 续 xù to connect; to continue
HSK 5
纷 fēn numerous and disorderly 织 zhī to weave (cloth or garments from silk, hemp, cotton, wool, etc.) 绕 rào to wind around; to coil around 络 luò something resembling a net 统 tǒng in total; all together; entirely
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绪 xù the beginning or starting point of something (originally the end of a silk thread) 维 wéi to connect; to tie 综 zōng to summarize; to bring together 缓 huǎn slow; unhurried (opposite of 急) 缩 suō to shrink; to become smaller, shorter, or fewer
HSK 6
纠 jiū to entangle; to twist around 纯 chún pure; free from impurities 纳 nà to take in; to bring in 绒 róng soft, fine hair or down 绘 huì to draw or paint (a picture)
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编 biān to weave or braid (with strips or strands)
HSK 7
纤 xiān slender; delicate; fine 纬 wěi weft; horizontal threads in woven fabric (opposite of 经) 纱 shā yarn spun from cotton, hemp, etc., used to twist into thread or weave into cloth 纲 gāng the main rope of a fishing net; the key or essential part of something (often referring to documents or speeches) 纵 zòng north-south in direction (opposite of '横')
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纹 wén pattern or design on silk fabric; decorative pattern or texture in general 纺 fǎng to spin (cotton, hemp, silk, wool, etc. into yarn or thread) 纽 niǔ handle or loop on an object for lifting or hanging 绅 shēn wide sash worn over the outer garment by ancient scholar-officials 绊 bàn to trip or entangle, impeding movement; to tie someone down so they cannot get away 绑 bǎng to tie up; to bind with rope or cord 绞 jiǎo to twist two or more strands together; to entangle 绣 xiù to embroider (patterns or characters onto fabric using colored thread) 绯 fēi crimson; scarlet 绰 chuò (lit.) ample; spacious; having plenty to spare 绳 shéng rope; cord (twisted from two or more strands of cotton, hemp, palm fibre, grass, etc.) 绵 mián silk floss; raw silk wadding used for padding clothing and quilts 绷 bēng to pull taut; to stretch tight 绸 chóu silk fabric; thin and soft silk textile 绽 zhàn to split open; to burst 缀 zhuì to sew together; to stitch 缅 miǎn distant; far away 缆 lǎn thick rope or iron chain for mooring a ship; heavy cable made of twisted strands 缉 jī to search for; to pursue and arrest 缔 dì to conclude; to establish (a treaty or agreement) 缕 lǚ thread; strand 缘 yuán reason; cause 缚 fù to bind; to tie up 缝 féng to sew; to stitch together with needle and thread 缠 chán to wind around, to wrap around 缤 bīn abundant and varied (as in "缤纷") 缴 jiǎo to hand in or pay (especially when fulfilling an obligation or under compulsion) 蕴 yùn (lit.) to contain; to accumulate 辫 biàn braid; plait of hair woven from divided strands
2.2 合 hé — to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 开)
合 is a component in 9 characters
HSK 1
给 gěi to give; to hand over to someone
HSK 2
拿 ná to hold, grasp, or move with the hand or other means
HSK 3
答 dá to answer, to reply
HSK 4
拾 shí to pick up (something from the ground) 盒 hé a container with a fitted lid and base
HSK 5
哈 hā to open the mouth and breathe out
HSK 6
恰 qià exactly, just
HSK 7
洽 qià harmonious; in accord 鸽 gē pigeon; dove (bird with small wings, good at flying, feathers white/grey/dark purple; kept as homing pigeon or symbolic of peace)

Stroke order