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添补

Word · VerbTraditional添補

replenish; add; supplement

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

verb

to replenish; to supplement (daily necessities, clothing, supplies, etc.)

Typically used for household items, clothing, or daily consumables that need to be replaced or added to existing stock. Often implies making up for a shortage or preparing for seasonal needs.

Rù入
dōng冬
le了
 ,
gāi该
tiān添
bu补
jǐ几
jiàn件
hòu厚
yī衣
shang裳
 。

Winter is coming; it's time to add a few thick pieces of clothing.

Jiā家
lǐ里
de的
mǐ米
miàn面
kuài快
chī吃
wán完
le了
 ,
xū需
yào要
tiān添
bu补
yī一
xiē些
 。

The rice and flour at home are almost finished; we need to replenish some.

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Zhè这
tào套
jiā家
jù具
jiù旧
le了
 ,
tā她
xiǎng想
tiān添
bu补
jǐ几
jiàn件
xīn新
de的
 。

This set of furniture is old; she wants to add a few new pieces.