Definition
补救 (bǔ jiù) means 'to remedy' a problem or mistake after it occurs, focusing on fixing the overall situation. It differs from 改正 (gǎi zhèng 'to correct'), which targets specific errors, and 补偿 (bǔ cháng 'to compensate'), which makes up for loss or damage. 补救 is often used for remedial measures in a broader, systematic sense.
verb
to remedyto put right
Easily confused
- 不久bù jiǔsound-alike(adjective) short; not long (in time)
Examples
- 补救。Wǒmen bìxū jǐnkuài bǔ jiù zhège lòudòng.We must remedy this loophole as soon as possible.
- ，补救。Chūxiàn wèntí hòu, tāmen cǎiqǔ le yǒuxiào de bǔ jiù cuòshī.After problems arose, they took effective remedial measures.
- ，补救。Shìgù fāshēng hòu, gōngsī lìjí jìnxíng bǔ jiù gōngzuò.After the accident, the company immediately carried out remedial work.
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