bǔ quē

补 缺

Level:

SW HSK 5

ReadWriteQuiz

1
v.supply a deficiency; fill (up) a vacancy
- bǔ quē xuǎn jǔ
  补缺选举
  by-election
synonym
bǔ chōng补充 tián bǔ填补 zēng bǔ增补 tiān bǔ添补
2
v.bridge the gap; make up a deficiency
- bǔ quē pèi tào
  补缺配套
  make up a complete set
synonym
bǔ chōng补充 zēng bǔ增补
3
v.fill in an official position; (of an alternate officer) get the actual post
- gù yōng jīng lǐ kě yǐ bǔ quē dàn bù néng gù yōng qīn qi
  雇佣经理可以补缺，但不能雇佣亲戚。
  A hiring manager may fill a vacancy but cannot hire a relative.

Separable word
"补" and "缺" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 他今天来不了，我来补个缺。
  He can't come today. I'll fill his vacancy.
- 谁来补他的缺？
  Who will fill his vacancy?

补缺