卟
mend; supplement; subsidize
Meanings
4 senses · 10 examplesverb
to mend; to patch; to repair
Used for clothes, objects, or abstract things like knowledge gaps.
Mom is mending my socks.
The roof is leaking and needs someone to fix it.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
We need to fill in this historical gap.
verb
to supplement; to add; to make up for a deficiency
Often used for nutrition, manpower, funds, or time.
He drinks milk every day to supplement calcium.
The company recruited five more new employees.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
This month's expenses exceeded the budget and need to be made up from next month.
verb
to nourish; to tonify (traditional Chinese medicine)
Common in contexts of health, food, and traditional medicine.
Winter is suitable for drinking chicken soup to nourish the body.
Traditional Chinese medicine says this herb can tonify the kidneys.
verb
to compensate; to make amends
Often used in financial, emotional, or social contexts.
The company will compensate for last month's delayed wages.
I was wrong, and I'll find a way to make up for your loss.