Complementary explanation [complementary] complement or complement; complement each other complementary color word decomposition mutual explanation mutual ù each other: each other. Help each other. Mutual benefit. Mutual growth. Radical: two; explanation of mending mending (mending) ǔ To repair a broken thing with materials and make it complete: sewing. Repair. Make amends after a lost cause. To enrich or add something that is missing: to make up for it. Replenish. subsidize. Tuition. Nourishing. Benefits: Not without minor benefits. Doesn't help. Dig out radical: 衤.