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补课 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
补课bǔkèto make up missed lessonHSK 6, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #29319, Hard
补课bǔkèto reschedule a classHSK 6, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #29319, Hard
bǔkè(bu3ke4) T3
  1. 1to make up missed lesson
  2. 2to reschedule a class
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March 24, 2026

补课(補課)bǔkè(bu3ke4)

补课 (bǔ kè) refers to the practice of making up for missed lessons or rescheduling a class. This term is commonly used in the context of education, where students may need to catch up on important material after an absence due to illness or other reasons.

Strokes17Frequency#29319DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, there is a strong emphasis on education and academic achievement, which often leads to students attending补课 sessions after regular school hours. This reflects the societal value placed on diligence and catching up in one's studies.

Memory Tip

Imagine a student with a broken pencil (the character '补' which means 'to fix or repair') sitting in a classroom (the character '课' which means 'class or lesson'). The student is determined to 'fix' their learning by attending this extra class, thus linking the visual imagery of repair with the meaning of making up lessons.

Meanings of 补课

bǔkè(bu3ke4)
1to make up missed lesson
2to reschedule a class
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About 补课

补课Simplified
補課Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 补课

Quick Contrast

补习 (bǔxí) refers to tutoring or extra lessons taken to improve understanding, while 补课 (bǔkè) specifically means making up missed classes.

Usage Notes

While补课 is generally used in a formal educational context, it can also apply to informal tutoring sessions. Be cautious with tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning significantly. Common collocations include '补课班' (makeup class) and '补课时间' (makeup class time).

HSK Study Tips

补课 is relevant for HSK Level 3 learners as it relates to education and daily life. Students should focus on using the term in sentences related to school and tutoring, reinforcing vocabulary about education.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 补课 with other terms related to classes. For example, using '补课' to mean 'class' alone is incorrect; it specifically means a makeup lesson. The correct usage should always indicate the context of making up for something missed.

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Component Characters

补bǔto repair
HSK 67 strokes衤
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课kèsubject
HSK 110 strokes讠
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How to say to make up missed lesson in Chinese

“to make up missed lesson” in Chinese is补课bǔkè

补课 (bǔ kè) refers to the practice of making up for missed lessons or rescheduling a class. This term is commonly used in the context of education, where students may need to catch up on important material after an absence due to illness or other reasons.

When to use 补课

While补课 is generally used in a formal educational context, it can also apply to informal tutoring sessions. Be cautious with tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning significantly. Common collocations include '补课班' (makeup class) and '补课时间' (makeup class time).

补课 or something close to it

补习 (bǔxí) refers to tutoring or extra lessons taken to improve understanding, while 补课 (bǔkè) specifically means making up missed classes.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 补课 with other terms related to classes. For example, using '补课' to mean 'class' alone is incorrect; it specifically means a makeup lesson. The correct usage should always indicate the context of making up for something missed.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 补课

补课 refers specifically to making up missed lessons, while 上课 means 'to attend class' or 'to have a class.'

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