补课 bǔkè to make up missed lesson
to make up missed lesson; to reschedule a class
How to remember 补课: 补 to fix + 课 lesson = to make up missed lesson.
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How it is used
- To make up a missed class, or hold an extra remedial session - 周末补课 (zhōumò bǔkè) making up class on the weekend.
- Tied to a specific class/lesson, whereas 补习 (bǔxí) is ongoing tutoring for a subject.
- Figuratively: 这一课得补上 (this is a lesson you need to catch up on).