Chinese

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

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Example sentences

學校為學生提供免費午餐。
学校为学生提供免费午餐。
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。
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。
This aircraft is a military aircraft for the use of the military.
這座水庫能蓄水,乾旱時供農田使用。
This reservoir can store water and supply the fields during a drought.
為了供孩子上大學,父母多年來一直省吃儉用。
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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