HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
补 — to mend
- Reading
- bǔ
- Meaning
- to mend; to patch; to supplement; to make up for
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
补 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is bǔ and it means to mend; to patch; to supplement; to make up for. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
补 appears in everyday chinese words such as 补 (to mend; to make up), 补充 (replenish, supplement) and 弥补 (to make up, to remedy).
Chinese words containing 补
Frequently asked questions
What does 补 mean in Chinese?
补 means to mend; to patch; to supplement; to make up for in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 补 read?
补 is read bǔ. Reading it inside real words — 补 and 补充 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 补 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 补 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 补 in a word?
A common word containing 补 is 补 (bǔ) — "to mend; to make up". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 补 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 补 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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