补给

• Pinyin: bǔ jǐ
• Hanzi breakdown: 补 = 衤(clothing) + 卜 (divination), meaning to mend; 给 = 纟(silk) + 合 (together), meaning to provide

Meaning

To supply; to replenish; supplies. Providing materials, provisions, or resources.

Common in military, logistics, outdoor activities, and gaming contexts. Can be a verb (to resupply) or noun (supplies). Often associated with essential provisions needed to continue operations.

Examples

1. 登山队在大本营进行物资补给后继续向峰顶进发。 After resupplying at base camp, the climbing team continued toward the summit.
2. 军队的后勤补给线被敌方切断，形势十分严峻。 The army's logistics supply line was cut by the enemy — the situation was very dire.
3. 马拉松比赛沿途设有多个补给站。 There are multiple supply stations along the marathon route.

Usage Guide

Context: military, logistics, outdoor, gaming

Tone: practical

Do Say

• 我们需要补给一些水和食物。(We need to replenish water and food.)
• 补给物资已经到位。(Supply materials are in place.)

Don't Say

• 补给我一些心理安慰。(For emotional support, use 给予 — 补给 is for physical supplies)

Origin & History

补 (to mend, supplement) + 给 (to give, supply). To provide what is needed.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal