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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
补习bǔxíto take extra lessons in a cram school or with a private tutorHSK 6, unknown, 10 strokes, rank #20065, Hard
bǔxí(bu3xi2) T3
  1. 1to take extra lessons in a cram school or with a private tutor
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March 24, 2026

补习(補習)bǔxí(bu3xi2)

补习 (bǔxí) refers to taking extra lessons outside of regular school hours, often in a cram school or with a private tutor. It is commonly used by students seeking to improve their academic performance in specific subjects, especially before exams.

Strokes10Frequency#20065DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 补习 is quite common, especially in urban areas, where high academic pressure leads students to seek additional tutoring to excel. Cram schools are often seen as necessary for success in competitive examinations.

Memory Tip

Think of 补 (bǔ) as 'patching' up your knowledge and 习 (xí) as 'practicing'. Imagine a student sewing up the gaps in their education, like fixing a torn piece of clothing with extra lessons to ensure they are well-prepared.

Meanings of 补习

bǔxí(bu3xi2)
1to take extra lessons in a cram school or with a private tutor
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About 补习

补习Simplified
補習Traditional
10Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 补习

Quick Contrast

辅导 (fǔdǎo) refers to providing guidance or tutoring in a subject, while 补习 (bǔxí) specifically emphasizes taking extra lessons for academic improvement.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 补习 with just attending regular classes; 补习 specifically implies extra study outside of the normal curriculum. This term is often used in an informal context, so it’s appropriate for conversations about education among peers.

HSK Study Tips

While 补习 is not an official HSK word, it connects to HSK vocabulary related to education and studying. Focus on related words like 学习 (xuéxí, to study) and 考试 (kǎoshì, exam) to build a stronger academic vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 补习 with 自学 (zìxué, self-study), thinking they are interchangeable. Remember, 补习 implies guided instruction, whereas 自学 is independent learning.

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Component Characters

补bǔto repair
HSK 67 strokes衤
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习xíto practice
HSK 13 strokes冫
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How to say to take extra lessons in a cram school or with a private tutor in Chinese

“to take extra lessons in a cram school or with a private tutor” in Chinese is补习bǔxí

补习 (bǔxí) refers to taking extra lessons outside of regular school hours, often in a cram school or with a private tutor. It is commonly used by students seeking to improve their academic performance in specific subjects, especially before exams.

When to use 补习

Be careful not to confuse 补习 with just attending regular classes; 补习 specifically implies extra study outside of the normal curriculum. This term is often used in an informal context, so it’s appropriate for conversations about education among peers.

补习 or something close to it

辅导 (fǔdǎo) refers to providing guidance or tutoring in a subject, while 补习 (bǔxí) specifically emphasizes taking extra lessons for academic improvement.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 补习 with 自学 (zìxué, self-study), thinking they are interchangeable. Remember, 补习 implies guided instruction, whereas 自学 is independent learning.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 补习

Students of all ages can attend 补习, but it is especially common among middle and high school students preparing for entrance exams.

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