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Expressing supply with 供 (gōng)
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Structure
Subject + 供 + Object
Explanation
供 (gōng) is a verb meaning "to supply" or "to provide." It is used when referring to the provision of resources, goods, or services. It commonly appears in compound words like 供应 (supply) and 提供 (provide), and in formal or written contexts.
Examples
这口井供全村人饮用。
zhè kǒu jǐng gōng quán cūn rén yǐnyòng.
This well provides drinking water for the whole village.
工厂每天供应大量零件给各地客户。
gōngchǎng měi tiān gōngyìng dàliàng língjiàn gěi gèdì kèhù.
The factory supplies a large number of parts to customers everywhere every day.
这片太阳能板能供整栋楼的用电。
zhè piàn tàiyángnéng bǎn néng gōng zhěng dòng lóu de yòng diàn.
These solar panels can supply electricity for the entire building.