Chinese

gōng
Meaning: to supply; to provide; to offer
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

供

Example sentences

The school provides free lunch for students.
這家汽車租賃公司提供多種車型供客戶選擇。
这家汽车租赁公司提供多种车型供客户选择。
This car rental company provides a variety of models for customers to choose from.
這架飛機是供軍方使用的軍用飛機。
这架飞机是供军方使用的军用飞机。
This aircraft is a military aircraft for the use of the military.
為了供孩子上大學,父母多年來一直省吃儉用。
为了供孩子上大学,父母多年来一直省吃俭用。
To put their children through college, the parents have been living very frugally for many years.

Usage Notes

Used when giving or offering something for use. Here it forms the verb 'to provide' (提供).

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