补 (bǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 补 (bǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 补 (bǔ) means "To mend / To supplement". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 衤.

Q: How do you write 补 stroke by stroke?

补 has 7 strokes. The radical is 衤. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 补 and 衤?

补 (bǔ) and 衤 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 补?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 衤. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 补?

Common words containing 补 include: 补课 (bǔ kè) — To make up missed lessons / Extra classes; 补充 (bǔ chōng) — To supplement / To replenish; 修补 (xiū bǔ) — to mend or patch up.

How to Write 补

The character 补 (bǔ) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 衤 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

补 is pronounced bǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means To mend / To supplement.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 补 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 补

补课 bǔ kè

To make up missed lessons / Extra classes

补充 bǔ chōng

To supplement / To replenish

修补 xiū bǔ

to mend or patch up

Example Sentences

老师今天给我补课。

lǎo shī jīn tiān gěi wǒ bǔ kè

The teacher is giving me a make-up lesson today.

请补充一下你的意见。

qǐng bǔ chōng yī xià nǐ de yì jiàn

Please add to your comments.

他在修补旧衣服。

tā zài xiū bǔ jiù yī fú

He is mending old clothes.

Similar Characters

衤 yī

衩 chǎ

衫 shān

Practice Writing 补 (bǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 补

What does 补 (bǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 补 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 补 and 衤?

What mistakes do learners make writing 补?

What common words use 补?

How to Write 补 (bǔ)