拾遗补缺 in English shi2 yi2 bu3 que1 Meaning

Meanings

  • to remedy omissions and correct errors (idiomatic expression)

Simplified Characters

拾 遗 补 缺

Traditional Characters

拾 遺 補 缺

Pinyin

shi2 yi2 bu3 que1

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

拾shi2to ascend in light steps 遗yi2to lose 补bu3to repair 缺que1deficiency