(tián) — to fill (a hole, container, etc.); to fill in (a form, document)

Definition

填 is the base verb 'to fill': a container with something, or a blank on a form. The set phrase 填写 is the standard word for filling in forms; 填补 and 填充 are more formal for filling gaps.

verb
to fill (a hole, container, etc.)to fill in (a form, document)

Examples

  • Qǐng tián yí xià zhè zhāng biǎo gé.
    Please fill out this form.
  • Tā bǎ píng zi tián mǎn le shuǐ.
    He filled the bottle with water.
  • Qǐng tián shàng nǐ de dì zhǐ.
    Please fill in your address.

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