补救

補救
bǔ jiù
HSK 6
remedy
verb

Example Sentences

我们需要找一个办法来补救这个问题。
wǒmen xūyào zhǎo yígè bànfǎ lái bǔjiù zhègè wèntí 。
We need to find a way to remedy this problem.
他试图补救他的错误。
tā shìtú bǔjiù tāde cuòwù 。
He tried to remedy his mistake.
如果你错过了机会，你可以尝试补救。
rúguǒ nǐ cuòguò le jīhuì ， nǐ kěyǐ chángshì bǔjiù 。
If you missed the opportunity, you can try to remedy it.

Individual Characters

Words with similar meanings

修正xiūzhèng
correct
修正 emphasizes making changes to right a mistake, while 补救 focuses on finding a way to compensate for an issue.
弥补míbǔ
make up for
弥补 often implies compensating for a loss or deficiency, while 补救 specifically refers to remedying a problem.

Words Starting With 补

补充bǔ chōng
to replenish; to supplement; to complement; additional; supplementary
补偿bǔ cháng
compensate; make up
补贴bǔ tiē
to subsidize; subsidy; allowance

Words Ending With 救

抢救qiǎng jiù
rescue
挽救wǎn jiù
to save; to remedy; to rescue

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