拾遗补缺 shíyíbǔquē to remedy omissions Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 拾遗 拾遺 shíyí to remedy omissions To collect or compile missing information; to supplement or correct omissions in a book or text.补缺 補缺 bǔquē to supply a deficiency To supply a deficiency or make up for a shortage or omission.