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弥补 (mí bǔ) — how to say "to make up for" in Chinese
弥补
To make up for, to compensate
verb
Character composition
弥
to fill, to cover
补
to mend, to supplement
Radicals / Keys
弓
Bow
#57 · gōng · 3 strokes
衣
Clothes
#145 · yī · 6 strokes
Synonyms
补偿
to compensate, compensation
bǔ cháng · of money, damage, legal
Collocations
弥补损失
mí bǔ sǔn shī
compensate for losses
弥补过错
mí bǔ guò cuò
make up for a mistake
Examples
他努力工作，弥补了失去的时间。
He worked hard to make up for the lost time.
他弥补了错误。
He made up for the mistake.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to make up for" in Chinese?
"to make up for" in Chinese is 弥补 (mí bǔ).
What does 弥补 mean in English?
弥补 (mí bǔ) means "To make up for, to compensate".
How is 弥补 pronounced?
It is pronounced mí bǔ (written as mi bu, mibu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to make up for" in Chinese characters?
It is written 弥补.
What HSK level is 弥补?
弥补 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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