补习

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The word "补习" (bǔxí) refers to supplementary lessons or tutoring, often outside regular school hours. It is commonly used when students need extra help to improve their academic performance.

Common Contexts

补习 is frequently associated with subjects like math, English, or other school courses where students seek additional instruction. It can be formal, such as organized classes by schools, or informal, like private tutoring.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 补习 (bǔxí bān): tutoring class, a group session for extra study
  • 补习/数学 (bǔxí yīngyǔ/shùxué): to take tutoring in English/math
  • 补习 (qù bǔxí): to go to tutoring

Usage Notes

When using 补习, the focus is on making up for gaps in knowledge or improving skills. It often implies a remedial or extra effort beyond regular classes. Unlike general studying (学习), 补习 specifically refers to additional lessons, often paid or organized.

Avoid confusing 补习 with 自习 (self-study), which means studying independently without a teacher.

Example Sentences

He goes to math tutoring every night.

The school has set up tutoring classes to help students improve their

Because she didn't do well on the exam, she started taking English tutoring.