补缺
bǔ
quē

Definitions

  1. 1. to fill a vacancy
  2. 2. to make up for a shortage
  3. 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)