diàn​bu

to cover a shortfall

垫补 墊補 diàn​bu
to cover a shortfall
(colloquial) to cover an unexpected expense or budget shortfall by borrowing or using funds intended for another purpose
to have a snack
(colloquial) to eat a small amount of food to tide oneself over before a regular meal; also written 点补 diǎn​bu

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