In Chinese, certain verbs can take two complements in a ditransitive construction where the typical argument order is rearranged. This pattern occurs when a verb combines with a second complement, often resulting in a reordered structure compared to the default word order. This construction is common with verbs like 提供 (to provide) that take both a recipient and a theme.
老师提供了学生们很多有用的资料。
lǎoshī tígōng le xuéshēngmen hěn duō yǒuyòng de zīliào.
The teacher provided the students with a lot of useful materials.
公司提供了员工免费的午餐。
gōngsī tígōng le yuángōng miǎnfèi de wǔcān.
The company provided employees with free lunch.
她送了妈妈一束漂亮的花。
tā sòng le māma yī shù piàoliang de huā.
She gave her mom a beautiful bouquet of flowers.