补课 (bǔ kè) — to make up a missed lesson or class

Definition

补课 specifically means making up a missed class or lesson. Unlike 补习 (regular extra tutoring) or 补偿 (compensating for a loss), it refers to re-taking what was missed.

verb
to make up a missed lesson or class

Examples

  • 补课
    Wǒ míng tiān xū yào bǔ kè shù xué kè.
    I need to make up math class tomorrow.
  • Wǒ bǔ le yì jié kè.
    I made up one class.
  • 补课
    Tā yīn shēng bìng qǐng jià, xià zhōu yào bǔ kè.
    He took leave due to illness and needs to make up the class next week.

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