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bou2
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[1] [v] mend; patch; fix; repair; restore; fill [2] [v] add up; supplement; supply [3] addenda; supplements; replenishments; complements [4] nutritious; nutrient [5] rich foods; tonics [6] [v] mourish [7] [v] make up; help (finance, etc.); subsidise [8] [v] appoint to; fill a post [9] [v] be of help; benefit; use Stroke count: 12
Level: 3
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| This character was last edited on 2nd Feb 2008 | |
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補習
bou2 zaap6 = to take supplementary classes
補習班
bou2 zaap6 baan1 = cram school; extracurricular classes
補課
bou2 fo3 = make up for a missed lesson
補貼
bou2 tip3 = subsidy; allowance
補救
bou2 gau3 = remedy
補充
bou2 cung1 = to replenish
補償
bou2 soeng4 = to compensate
補助
bou2 zo6 = subsidy; allowance
填補
tin4 bou2 = to fill (a vacancy, gap etc.)
補選
bou2 syun2 = by-electionSee all 46 compounds |
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Showing 1 example containing 補
他兼職多份工作, 借此幫補家計 國
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He worked several part-time jobs, thereby helping his family financially. |
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Decimal representation of this word: 補
Unicode code for this character: U+88DC (off-site link)
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Decimal representation of this word: 補
Unicode code for this character: U+88DC (off-site link)
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