zang1 bou2增補增补
Jyutpingzang1 bou2
Yalejāng bóu
Definition
To add and supplement, or something supplementary added to make a system more complete.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of adding something to make a whole more complete or perfect, rather than just increasing quantity. It is frequently applied to formal contexts like documents, academic courses, or official records. Unlike general words for adding, this carries a sense of filling a gap or fixing an oversight.
Examples
This report still needs some supplementary information.
Can you help to supplement this plan?
Related words
Common phrases
supplementary information
enhancement programme
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple addition of physical objects, such as adding more sugar to coffee or more people to a team, where 加 or 增加 is more natural.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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