填补 tiánbǔ to fill a gap
to fill a gap; to fill in a blank (on a form); to overcome a deficiency
How to remember 填补: 填 fill + 补 to fix = to fill a gap.
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How it is used
- To fill a gap / make up a deficiency - 填补空白 (tiánbǔ kòngbái) fill a void (e.g. be the first to do sth); 填补漏洞 (tiánbǔ lòudòng) plug a loophole.
- Emphasizes filling something that was missing or lacking, often figurative. Written-leaning.