Learn a Chinese Character - 补 (bǔ) - Supplement

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 衤 (clothing radical)

Stroke Count: 7

Character Decomposition: 衤 + 卜 (clothing + divination)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: bǔ (third tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

补 primarily means to supplement or to repair. It can also refer to making up for something.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 补充 (bǔ chōng) - to supplement
• 补习 (bǔ xí) - to take extra lessons
• 补丁 (bǔ dīng) - patch (for clothes or software)

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

补 can function as both a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 补 reflects the importance of maintaining balance and completeness in various aspects of life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 补 as "clothing divination" - the 衤 radical represents clothing, and 卜 means divination, together forming the concept of mending or supplementing.