修补
to mend; to patch up; to repair
HSK 7-9
Pronunciation
修1
First tone: high and level
补3
Third tone: low, then rising
Tone marks follow the source pinyin. Listen to the complete word to practise connected pronunciation.
Usage in this example
Used as a transitive verb meaning to mend or patch up damaged items, such as repairing worn-out clothes with needle and thread.
Example sentence
他用针线修补了破旧的衣服。
He mended the worn-out clothes with needle and thread.