COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 补 is built
Traditional etymology note: 衤 (cloth) suggests the meaning, while 卜 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 补 (bǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to repair
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bǔ
补
to repair
Common words
bǔ chōng
补充
to replenish; to supplement; to complement; additional
bǔ cháng
补偿
to compensate; to make up
bǔ kè
补课
to make up missed lesson; to reschedule a class
bǔ tiē
补贴
to subsidize; subsidy; allowance; to supplement (one's salary etc)
bǔ xí
补习
to take extra lessons in a cram school or with a private tutor
mí bǔ
弥补
to complement; to make up for a deficiency
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
补
补
补
补
补
补
补
补
LEARNING TIP
Remember 补
Say “bǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 补
Common words and phrases
bǔ chōng
to replenish; to supplement; to complement; additional
bǔ cháng
to compensate; to make up
bǔ kè
to make up missed lesson; to reschedule a class
bǔ tiē
to subsidize; subsidy; allowance; to supplement (one's salary etc)
bǔ xí
to take extra lessons in a cram school or with a private tutor
mí bǔ
to complement; to make up for a deficiency
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“补”。
Zhège zì shì “bǔ”.
This character is “补”.
我正在学习“补”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “补”.
请写一遍“补”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bǔ”.
Please write “补” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 补?
补 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 补 (bǔ) mean?
补 (bǔ) means to repair.
What is the radical of 补?
The radical of 补 is 衤, associated with Not yet classified.