补
缺
b
ǔ
q
u
ē
Definitions
1. to fill a vacancy
2. to make up for a shortage
3. to supply a deficiency
Components
补
bǔ
–
to repair
缺
quē
–
deficiency
Related Words
补缺拾遗
bǔ quē shí yí
–
see 拾遺補缺|拾遗补缺[shi2 yi2 bu3 que1]
拾遗补缺
shí yí bǔ quē
–
to remedy omissions and correct errors (idiom)