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B2 verb #3,500 پرکاربردترین 5 دقیقه مطالعه

보충하다

bochung-hada رتبه 3,500

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها 보충하다 در ۳۰ ثانیه

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At the A1 level, think of '보충하다' as a way to say 'get more of what you need.' For example, if you are thirsty, you '보충' water. If you are tired, you '보충' sleep. It is like filling a glass that is half empty. You use it with simple nouns like water (물), sleep (잠), or food (음식). It helps you explain that you are doing something because you don't have enough of it right now.

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At the A2 level, you start using '보충하다' in more specific daily situations. You might use it at school to talk about '보충 수업' (extra class to catch up) or at the gym to talk about '에너지 보충' (getting energy back). You understand that this word isn't just 'adding' (추가), but 'filling a hole.' It's often used with the grammar pattern '-기 위해' (in order to), as in '에너지를 보충하기 위해 먹어요' (I eat to replenish energy).

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At the B1 level, you can use '보충하다' in professional and academic settings. You might talk about supplementing a report with more data (자료를 보충하다) or adding more details to an explanation (설명을 보충하다). You begin to see the difference between this word and '추가하다' (adding extra) or '채우다' (physically filling). You can also use the noun form '보충' with other verbs, like '보충이 필요하다' (needs supplementation).

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At the B2 level, you use '보충하다' accurately in complex contexts like nutrition, human resources, and logical arguments. You understand the nuance of 'filling a deficiency.' You can distinguish it from '보완하다' (fixing a weakness) and '충당하다' (covering a cost). You use it to describe systemic needs, such as '인력을 보충하다' (supplementing manpower) or '비품을 보충하다' (restocking supplies). Your usage reflects an understanding of Hanja roots (補 + 充).

At the C1 level, '보충하다' is used in nuanced, abstract discussions. You might use it when discussing legal amendments (법안 보충), theoretical frameworks, or complex medical treatments. You can use it metaphorically, such as '영혼을 보충하다' (replenishing the soul). You are comfortable using it in various grammatical forms, including passive and causative structures, and you recognize it in high-level news reports and academic journals.

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At the C2 level, '보충하다' is a tool for precision. You use it to differentiate between quantitative replenishment and qualitative enhancement. You can engage in high-level debates about whether a specific policy needs '보충' (more resources) or '보완' (structural changes). You understand the historical and Hanja-based nuances perfectly and can use the word in literary or highly technical contexts without hesitation, maintaining the perfect register for the audience.

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تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

보충하다 در ۳۰ ثانیه

보충하다 means to supplement or replenish something that is currently lacking or insufficient.
It is a Hanja-based word (補+充) meaning to 'patch and fill' a gap.
Commonly used for health (vitamins), education (extra classes), and professional data (reports).
It differs from '추가하다' (simply adding) by implying a necessary fix for a deficiency.

The Korean verb 보충하다 (bochunghada) is a cornerstone of mid-to-high-level Korean communication, primarily used when there is a perceived gap, deficiency, or lack that needs to be addressed. Derived from the Hanja characters 補 (보 - to mend/patch) and 充 (충 - to fill/satisfy), the word literally conveys the action of 'filling up what is missing to make it whole.' While English speakers might use 'supplement,' 'replenish,' or 'refill' depending on the context, 보충하다 acts as a versatile umbrella term covering all these nuances in Korean.

Academic Context: In schools, if a student misses a lesson or needs extra help to reach the required standard, teachers provide 보충 수업 (supplementary classes). This isn't just 'extra' work; it is 'filling the gap' left by the missed or misunderstood material.

부족한 영양소를 보충하기 위해 비타민을 먹어요.

"I take vitamins to supplement the missing nutrients."

Beyond physical items, 보충하다 is frequently applied to abstract concepts like information or energy. If a report lacks detail, a supervisor might ask you to 내용을 보충하다 (supplement the content). If you are exhausted after a long run, you need to 수분을 보충하다 (replenish fluids) and 체력을 보충하다 (recover/replenish physical strength). It implies a return to a state of completeness or sufficiency.

Workplace Context: When a team member leaves and the workload becomes too heavy, the HR department will 인원을 보충하다 (supplement/replenish the staff count) to ensure productivity doesn't drop.

설명이 부족하면 나중에 더 보충하겠습니다.

"If the explanation is insufficient, I will supplement it more later."

Mastering 보충하다 requires understanding its grammatical flexibility. As a 하다 verb, it follows standard conjugation patterns but is almost always paired with a direct object marked by 을/를. The object is the thing that is currently 'lacking' or 'needed.' Common objects include 에너지 (energy), 지식 (knowledge), 부족한 부분 (insufficient parts), and 자료 (data/materials).

Formal Usage: In presentations or formal writing, use the pattern: [Noun] + 을/를 보충하고자 합니다 (I intend to supplement...). This shows a professional commitment to thoroughness.

이 보고서는 통계 자료를 보충할 필요가 있습니다.

"This report needs to be supplemented with statistical data."

In casual conversation, 보충하다 is often used when talking about health or self-improvement. If you've been working too hard, a friend might say, "잠 좀 보충해!" (Supplement some sleep!/Catch up on sleep!). Here, the verb implies that you have a 'sleep debt' that must be paid back to reach a healthy level. It sounds more intentional and necessary than simply saying '잠을 더 자' (sleep more).

점심을 먹고 에너지를 보충했어요.

"I ate lunch and replenished my energy."

You will encounter 보충하다 in several distinct 'real-world' environments in Korea. First and foremost is the fitness and health industry. Walk into any Korean gym or pharmacy, and you will see signs for 단백질 보충제 (protein supplements) or 수분 보충 (hydration). Advertisements for health functional foods (건강기능식품) constantly use this verb to suggest that their product will fill the nutritional gaps in your modern, busy lifestyle.

운동 후에는 단백질을 보충하는 것이 중요합니다.

"It is important to supplement protein after exercising."

Another major arena is the Korean education system. Because of the intense focus on academic achievement, 'supplementary learning' (보충 학습) is a standard part of life. If a class doesn't finish the curriculum on time, or if students perform poorly on a test, the school will schedule 보충 수업. You'll hear students complaining, "오늘 보충 수업 있어" (I have a supplementary class today), which implies staying late to fill in the knowledge gaps.

기사가 너무 짧아서 내용을 좀 더 보충해 주세요.

"The article is too short, so please supplement the content a bit more." (Commonly heard in journalism/publishing).

The most common mistake learners make is confusing 보충하다 with 추가하다 (to add). While both involve adding something, the intent is different. 추가하다 is simply adding more of something that already exists (like adding an extra side dish at a restaurant), whereas 보충하다 specifically implies that something is missing or deficient. If you say you want to '보충' your coffee, it sounds like your coffee was incomplete or lacked a necessary ingredient, rather than you just wanting another cup.

Confusion with 채우다 (To Fill): 채우다 is more physical and literal (filling a glass with water). 보충하다 is more functional and abstract. You '보충' a deficiency; you '채우다' a container.

Wrong: 커피를 보충해 주세요. (Unless the coffee is medically necessary!)
Right: 커피를 추가해 주세요. (Please add/give me more coffee.)

Another error is using 보충하다 when 보완하다 (to complement/compensate) is more appropriate. 보완하다 is used when there is a flaw or weakness to be fixed, whereas 보충하다 is used when there is a quantity lacking. If a security system has a hole, you 보완 it. If a team has too few players, you 보충 them.

To sound like a native speaker, you must choose the right word for the specific type of 'adding' you are doing. Here is a breakdown of synonyms and how they differ from 보충하다.

보충하다 vs. 보완하다: 보충하다: Focuses on quantity and filling a gap (e.g., adding more water, more staff).
보완하다: Focuses on quality and fixing a defect (e.g., improving a plan, fixing a security flaw).
보충하다 vs. 충당하다: 충당하다: Often used for money or resources to meet a specific requirement. '예산을 충당하다' (to cover/meet the budget).
보충하다 vs. 가미하다: 가미하다: To add a touch of something, usually a flavor or a specific sentiment. '유머를 가미하다' (to add a touch of humor).

부족한 인원을 충원하다.

"To recruit/supplement the missing personnel." (충원하다 is more specific to human resources than 보충하다).

In summary, use 보충하다 for general replenishment and filling gaps. Use 보완하다 for improvements, 추가하다 for simple additions, and 충원하다 for staffing.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The character 補 (보) is the same 'bo' found in '보약' (restorative herbal medicine), implying that supplementing is a form of healing or strengthening.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /bo.tɕʰuŋ.ɦa.da/

US /boʊ.tʃuŋ.hɑ.dɑ/

The primary stress is on the first syllable '보' (Bo).

هم‌قافیه با

충실하다 (chungsilhada) 집중하다 (jipjunghada) 신중하다 (sinjunghada) 소중하다 (sojunghada) 청중 (cheongjung) 공중 (gongjung) 존중하다 (jonjunghada) 가중하다 (gajunghada)

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing 'bo' like 'boo'. It should be a clear 'o' sound.
Weakening the aspiration on 'chung'. It must be 'ch' as in 'church' but with more air.
Dropping the 'h' in 'hada'.
Confusing the vowel 'u' in 'chung' with 'eo'.
Making the 'ng' sound too sharp at the end of 'chung'.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 3/5

Common in news and textbooks, easy to recognize.

نوشتن 4/5

Requires understanding the difference between 보충, 보완, and 추가.

صحبت کردن 3/5

Useful in daily life once the Hanja root is understood.

گوش دادن 3/5

Clear pronunciation makes it easy to catch in context.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

부족하다 채우다 필요하다 더하다 부분

بعداً یاد بگیرید

보완하다 충당하다 강화하다 개선하다 수정하다

پیشرفته

확충하다 충원하다 가미하다 첨가하다 보강하다

گرامر لازم

-기 위해 (In order to)

에너지를 보충하기 위해 초콜릿을 먹었다.

-아야/어야 하다 (Must/Should)

부족한 부분을 보충해야 합니다.

-ㄹ 필요가 있다 (Need to...)

설명을 보충할 필요가 있어요.

-아/어 주다 (Do something for someone)

자료를 보충해 주세요.

-ㄹ 계획이다 (Plan to...)

인원을 보충할 계획입니다.

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

물을 보충해요.

I refill the water.

Direct object '물' + 보충해요.

잠을 보충하세요.

Please catch up on sleep.

Imperative -세요 used with 보충하다.

우유를 보충할까요?

Shall I refill the milk?

Future/suggestive -ㄹ까요?

밥을 먹고 힘을 보충해요.

Eat food and get your strength back.

Connective -고 connects two actions.

비타민을 보충해요.

I take vitamins.

Simple present tense.

사탕으로 당분을 보충해요.

I replenish sugar with candy.

Particle -으로 indicates the means.

여기 커피 좀 보충해 주세요.

Please refill the coffee here.

Request form -아/어 주세요.

공부를 보충해요.

I do extra study.

Noun + 을/를 + verb.

운동 후에 수분을 보충해야 해요.

You must replenish fluids after exercise.

Necessity -아야/어야 해요.

선생님이 보충 수업을 하셨어요.

The teacher gave a supplementary class.

Honorific -시- added to past tense.

부족한 부분을 보충하고 싶어요.

I want to supplement the parts I'm lacking.

Desire -고 싶어요.

에너지를 보충하기 위해 쉬어요.

I rest to replenish my energy.

Purpose -기 위해.

냉장고에 과일을 보충했어요.

I restocked the fruit in the fridge.

Past tense -았/었-.

부족한 돈을 보충해야 합니다.

We need to make up for the missing money.

Formal necessity -아야/어야 합니다.

내용을 보충해서 다시 쓰세요.

Supplement the content and rewrite it.

Sequential -아서/어서.

잠이 부족해서 낮잠으로 보충해요.

I don't have enough sleep, so I make up for it with a nap.

Reason -아서/어서.

보고서의 통계 자료를 보충했습니다.

I supplemented the report's statistical data.

Formal past tense -습니다.

영양제를 먹으면 부족한 영양소를 보충할 수 있어요.

If you take supplements, you can supplement missing nutrients.

Ability -ㄹ 수 있어요.

우리 팀은 인원을 보충할 계획입니다.

Our team plans to supplement the staff.

Plan/Intention -ㄹ 계획이다.

부족한 설명을 보충해 드릴까요?

Shall I supplement the insufficient explanation for you?

Humble offer -어 드릴까요?

이 책은 기본 개념을 보충하기에 좋습니다.

This book is good for supplementing basic concepts.

-기에 좋다 (Good for doing...).

연료를 보충하러 주유소에 갔어요.

I went to the gas station to replenish fuel.

Purpose of movement -(으)러 가다.

미흡한 점을 보충하여 완성도를 높였습니다.

I supplemented the shortcomings to improve the quality.

Formal connective -하여.

부족한 점수를 보충하기 위해 노력하고 있어요.

I am working hard to make up for the missing points.

Continuous action -고 있다.

정부는 부족한 세수를 보충하기 위해 새로운 정책을 발표했다.

The government announced a new policy to supplement the tax revenue shortage.

Plain style -ㄴ다 used in news/writing.

그 논문은 기존 연구의 한계점을 보충하고 있다.

The thesis supplements the limitations of existing research.

Abstract usage of 보충하다.

체력이 떨어졌을 때는 충분한 휴식으로 기력을 보충해야 한다.

When your physical strength drops, you must replenish your energy with sufficient rest.

Conditional -을 때 + necessity.

이 비타민은 식단에서 놓치기 쉬운 미네랄을 보충해 줍니다.

This vitamin supplements minerals that are easy to miss in your diet.

-기 쉽다 (Easy to...).

회사는 퇴사한 직원들의 빈자리를 신입 사원으로 보충했다.

The company filled the vacancies of the resigned employees with new recruits.

Replacement context.

그의 주장은 논리적인 근거를 보충할 필요가 있어 보인다.

His argument seems to need more logical evidence to supplement it.

-어 보이다 (Seems like...).

겨울철에는 피부에 수분과 영양을 충분히 보충해 주어야 합니다.

In winter, you must sufficiently supplement your skin with moisture and nutrients.

Adverbial usage '충분히'.

누락된 서류를 보충하여 다시 제출해 주시기 바랍니다.

Please supplement the missing documents and resubmit them.

Formal request -기 바랍니다.

본 연구는 선행 연구에서 다루지 못한 변수들을 보충함으로써 학술적 가치를 더했다.

This study added academic value by supplementing variables that previous studies failed to address.

-함으로써 (By doing...).

작가는 후속작을 통해 전작의 모호했던 설정을 보충하고자 했다.

The author intended to supplement the ambiguous settings of the previous work through the sequel.

Intentional -하고자 하다.

손실된 자본을 보충하기 위해 기업은 유상증자를 결정했다.

To supplement the lost capital, the company decided on a paid-in capital increase.

Financial/Business terminology.

그 제도는 사회적 약자의 권익을 보충하는 기능을 수행한다.

The system functions to supplement the rights and interests of the socially disadvantaged.

Abstract functional usage.

전문가들은 이 보고서가 실증적 데이터를 보충해야 한다고 제언했다.

Experts suggested that this report needs to supplement empirical data.

Indirect quotation -고 제언했다.

부족한 인력을 보충하는 것만으로는 근본적인 문제를 해결할 수 없다.

Supplementing the lack of manpower alone cannot solve the fundamental problem.

Subject nominalization -는 것.

작품의 서사적 개연성을 보충하기 위해 새로운 캐릭터가 투입되었다.

A new character was introduced to supplement the narrative probability of the work.

Literary/Media context.

그 정책은 기존 법안의 맹점을 보충하는 데 중점을 두고 있다.

The policy focuses on supplementing the blind spots of existing legislation.

-는 데 중점을 두다.

인간의 인지적 한계를 보충하기 위한 인공지능의 활용이 가속화되고 있다.

The use of AI to supplement human cognitive limitations is accelerating.

Complex abstract subject.

해당 이론은 고전 역학의 결여된 부분을 보충하며 현대 물리학의 기틀을 마련했다.

The theory supplemented the missing parts of classical mechanics and laid the foundation for modern physics.

Participial construction -하며.

군수 물자의 보충이 지연됨에 따라 전선에서의 작전 수행에 차질이 생겼다.

As the replenishment of military supplies was delayed, there was a disruption in the execution of operations at the front.

-함에 따라 (As a result of...).

철학자는 언어의 불완전성을 보충하기 위해 메타포의 중요성을 강조했다.

The philosopher emphasized the importance of metaphor to supplement the imperfection of language.

Philosophical context.

국가는 사회 보장 제도를 통해 국민의 소득 불균형을 보충하려 노력한다.

The state tries to supplement the income imbalance of its citizens through the social security system.

Intentional -하려 노력하다.

그 법안의 개정안은 집행 과정에서의 실무적 공백을 보충하는 데 일조했다.

The amendment to the bill contributed to supplementing the practical gaps in the execution process.

High-level administrative usage.

데이터의 편향성을 보충하기 위한 다각적인 검증 절차가 요구된다.

Multifaceted verification procedures are required to supplement data bias.

Scientific/Technical requirement.

역사학자는 사료의 부족을 구전 설화로 보충하여 당시의 사회상을 재구성했다.

The historian reconstructed the social aspects of the time by supplementing the lack of historical records with oral legends.

Methodological -로 보충하여.

مترادف‌ها

보완하다 채우다 충원하다 메우다

متضادها

삭감하다 줄이다

ترکیب‌های رایج

영양을 보충하다

인원을 보충하다

설명을 보충하다

수분을 보충하다

잠을 보충하다

에너지를 보충하다

자료를 보충하다

기력을 보충하다

재고를 보충하다

결점을 보충하다

عبارات رایج

보충 수업

— A supplementary class to catch up on missed or difficult material.

방학 동안 보충 수업을 들어야 해요.

보충 설명

— Additional explanation to clarify a point.

보충 설명이 필요하시면 말씀해 주세요.

단백질 보충제

— Protein supplement (powder or pills).

운동하는 사람들은 단백질 보충제를 많이 먹어요.

보충 자료

— Supplementary materials or documents.

회의실에 보충 자료를 준비해 두었습니다.

보충역

— A category of military service (supplementary service).

그는 보충역으로 판정받았다.

수분 보충

— Hydration / replenishing water.

여름철에는 수분 보충이 필수입니다.

영양 보충

— Nutritional supplementation.

균형 잡힌 식사로 영양 보충을 하세요.

인력 보충

— Manpower replenishment.

급격한 업무 증가로 인력 보충이 시급하다.

내용 보충

— Supplementing content/details.

기사의 내용 보충이 필요해 보입니다.

기력 보충

— Restoring one's energy/stamina.

삼계탕은 기력 보충에 최고예요.

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

보충하다 vs 추가하다

To add more of something that isn't necessarily lacking. 보충 implies a deficiency.

보충하다 vs 보완하다

To fix a flaw or weakness. 보충 is about filling a quantitative gap.

보충하다 vs 충당하다

To cover a specific cost or requirement. More formal and financial.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"밑 빠진 독에 물 붓기"

— Pouring water into a bottomless pot (trying to supplement something that can't be filled).

이 프로젝트에 돈을 더 넣는 건 밑 빠진 독에 물 붓기야.

Informal

"빈자리를 채우다"

— To fill an empty spot (often used when someone is absent).

그의 빈자리를 보충할 사람이 없네요.

Neutral

"부족함을 메우다"

— To fill up the lack/deficiency.

서로의 부족함을 보충해 주는 친구 사이예요.

Neutral

"구멍을 막다"

— To plug a hole (metaphorically fixing a deficiency).

급한 대로 예산의 구멍을 보충했다.

Informal

"살을 붙이다"

— To add flesh to (adding detail to a basic idea).

아이디어에 살을 붙여서 내용을 보충해 봐.

Informal

"허기를 채우다"

— To satisfy hunger.

간단한 간식으로 허기를 보충했다.

Neutral

"구멍 난 곳을 때우다"

— To patch up a hole.

임시방편으로 부족한 인원을 보충했다.

Informal

"기운을 돋우다"

— To boost one's spirits/energy.

고기를 먹고 기운을 보충하자.

Neutral

"빈틈을 메우다"

— To fill the gaps/cracks.

철저한 준비로 빈틈을 보충했다.

Neutral

"손실을 메우다"

— To cover a loss.

투자 수익으로 이전의 손실을 보충했다.

Formal

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

보충하다 vs 보완하다

Both involve improving something.

보완 is qualitative (fixing flaws); 보충 is quantitative (filling gaps).

보안 시스템을 보완하다 (Fix security flaws) vs. 인원을 보충하다 (Add more people).

보충하다 vs 추가하다

Both mean 'to add'.

추가 is just adding extra; 보충 is adding what is missing.

토핑을 추가하다 (Add toppings) vs. 영양을 보충하다 (Supplement nutrients).

보충하다 vs 충전하다

Both mean 'to fill/charge'.

충전 is for batteries, cards, or emotional energy; 보충 is for general supplies or deficiencies.

핸드폰을 충전하다 (Charge phone) vs. 자료를 보충하다 (Supplement data).

보충하다 vs 채우다

Both mean 'to fill'.

채우다 is more literal/physical; 보충하다 is more functional/abstract.

물통을 채우다 (Fill water bottle) vs. 수분을 보충하다 (Replenish fluids).

보충하다 vs 첨가하다

Both mean 'to add'.

첨가 is adding a small amount of a substance to a whole; 보충 is making the whole complete.

조미료를 첨가하다 (Add seasoning) vs. 내용을 보충하다 (Supplement content).

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

N을/를 보충해요.

물을 보충해요.

N을/를 보충하기 위해 V.

에너지를 보충하기 위해 자요.

N의 부족한 부분을 보충하다.

보고서의 부족한 부분을 보충하다.

N을/를 보충할 필요가 있다.

인력을 보충할 필요가 있다.

N을/를 보충함으로써 N을/를 높이다.

데이터를 보충함으로써 신뢰도를 높이다.

N에 N을/를 보충하다.

식단에 단백질을 보충하다.

N의 보충이 시급하다.

군수 물자의 보충이 시급하다.

N을/를 보충하는 기능을 수행하다.

권익을 보충하는 기능을 수행하다.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

보충 (Supplement/Replenishment)

보충제 (Supplement/Pill)

보충물 (Supplementary material)

보충병 (Replacement soldier)

فعل‌ها

보충되다 (To be supplemented)

보충시키다 (To make someone supplement)

صفت‌ها

보충적인 (Supplementary/Additional)

مرتبط

충분하다 (To be sufficient)

충전하다 (To charge/refill)

보완하다 (To complement)

보충수업 (Supplementary class)

보충설명 (Additional explanation)

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

High (especially in health, education, and professional contexts).

اشتباهات رایج

Using '보충하다' for charging a phone. → 핸드폰을 충전하다.
Electronic devices use '충전' (charge), not '보충'.
Using '보충하다' to add extra toppings to food. → 토핑을 추가하다.
Toppings are extras, not necessarily filling a deficiency.
Confusing '보충' with '보완'. → 계획의 단점을 보완하다.
Use '보완' for fixing flaws, '보충' for filling gaps.
Saying '커피를 보충해 주세요' at a cafe. → 커피 한 잔 더 주세요 / 추가해 주세요.
Unless the coffee is a requirement you've run out of, '추가' is more natural.
Using it for abstract quality improvement. → 실력을 향상시키다.
While you can supplement knowledge, '향상시키다' is better for 'improving skills'.

نکات

Object Markers

Always use 을/를 with the thing being supplemented. For example: 수분을(O) 보충하다.

Hanja Power

Remembering 'Bo' (Mend) and 'Chung' (Fill) will help you understand many related words like 보완 and 충전.

Fitness Terms

In a gym, you'll see '수분 보충' everywhere. It's a great place to practice reading this word.

Business Reporting

Use '내용 보충' when you want to tell your boss you're adding more details to a report.

Polite Clarification

Say '보충 설명을 드리자면...' to politely add more info to a conversation.

School Life

If a Korean friend says they have '보충 수업', offer them some '에너지 보충' (snacks)!

Essay Structure

Use '보충하다' to show that your research or argument is comprehensive and addresses all gaps.

News Cues

When news anchors talk about '부족' (shortage), listen for '보충' as the solution being discussed.

The 'Bo-Chung' Boat

Think of a boat (Bo) that needs to be charged (Chung) with more supplies to keep going.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Imagine a 'Boat' (보) that is 'Chung' (sounds like 'chug' or 'chunk') - you need to add more fuel to the boat to keep it chugging along.

تداعی تصویری

A puzzle with one missing piece being pushed into place. The piece represents the '보충' (supplement).

شبکه واژگان

에너지 수분 영양소 인원 자료 설명 잠 부족

چالش

Try to use '보충하다' three times today: once for your health (water/food), once for your work (data), and once for your rest (sleep).

ریشه کلمه

From the Hanja 補 (보) meaning 'to mend, patch, or help' and 充 (충) meaning 'to fill, satisfy, or fulfill.' Combined with the verbalizing suffix -하다.

معنای اصلی: To mend a hole by filling it up.

Sino-Korean

بافت فرهنگی

No specific sensitivities, but avoid using it to describe a person's character (e.g., 'He needs to supplement his personality' is incorrect).

English speakers often use 'refill' for liquids and 'supplement' for vitamins. Korean uses '보충하다' for both.

Korean military terminology '보충병' (Replacement troops) Health advertisements for '수분 보충' drinks like Pocari Sweat Academic schedules in K-Dramas showing '보충 수업'.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Health and Fitness

수분 보충
단백질 보충
영양제 보충
기력 보충

Education

보충 수업
보충 학습
보충 교재
지식 보충

Workplace

자료 보충
인원 보충
내용 보충
설명 보충

Daily Life

잠 보충
냉장고 보충
기름 보충
돈 보충

Military

병력 보충
물자 보충
탄약 보충
보충역

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"요즘 피곤해 보이는데 잠은 좀 보충하고 있어요?"

"운동 끝나고 수분 보충은 어떻게 하세요?"

"이 보고서에 내용을 좀 더 보충해야 할까요?"

"부족한 비타민을 보충하기 위해 어떤 과일을 좋아하세요?"

"오늘 보충 수업이 있어서 늦게 갈 것 같아요."

موضوعات نگارش

오늘 하루 중 내가 가장 보충하고 싶었던 것은 무엇인가요? (잠, 에너지, 지식 등)

나의 건강을 위해 어떤 영양소를 보충해야 한다고 생각하나요?

최근에 누군가에게 보충 설명을 해준 경험이 있나요?

만약 내가 회사를 운영한다면, 어떤 팀의 인원을 가장 먼저 보충하고 싶나요?

공부하면서 가장 보충이 필요하다고 느끼는 과목은 무엇인가요?

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, you should use '충전하다' (to charge) for batteries. '보충하다' is for general resources like water, data, or staff.

It is a supplementary class held to help students catch up on material they missed or found difficult. It's common in Korean schools.

It is a neutral-to-formal word. It's used in everyday conversation (like talking about sleep) and in formal business reports.

Usually, '추가하다' (add) or '넣다' (put in) is better. Use '보충하다' only if the coffee was missing a required ingredient.

보충 fills a hole (quantity); 보완 fixes a weak spot (quality).

It is '단백질 보충제' (dan-baek-jil bo-chung-je).

You can '보충' a team with more people (인원을 보충하다), but you don't '보충' a specific individual's personality.

補 (mend/help) and 充 (fill/satisfy).

Yes, if you are filling a deficit in a budget, but '충당하다' is often used for money in more formal settings.

Yes, '보충되다' means 'to be supplemented' or 'to be replenished'.

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