created sense approved 充数/充數 · chōngshù · make up numbers
充数 / 充數
chōngshù
make up numbers
to make up the number or fill places up to a required count, often implying the use of inferior items or people
别拿这些次品来充数。
verb
created sense approved 充数/充數 · chōngshù · serve as stopgap
充数 / 充數
chōngshù
serve as stopgap
to act as a temporary substitute or makeshift filler to meet an immediate need
在找到正式人选前，他先在这里充数。
verb