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    Expressing supply with 供应 (gōngyìng)

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    Structure

    Subject + 供应 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 供应 (gōngyìng) means "to supply" or "to provide," referring to making goods or resources available to those who need them. It is widely used in economic, commercial, and everyday contexts. It can also function as a noun meaning "supply."

    Examples

    • 这家工厂主要供应周边城市的建筑材料。

      Zhè jiā gōngchǎng zhǔyào gōngyìng zhōubiān chéngshì de jiànzhù cáiliào.

      This factory mainly supplies building materials to surrounding cities.

    • 超市每天供应新鲜的蔬菜和水果。

      Chāoshì měitiān gōngyìng xīnxiān de shūcài hé shuǐguǒ.

      The supermarket supplies fresh vegetables and fruits every day.

    • 由于原材料不足，供应商无法按时供应货物。

      Yóuyú yuáncáiliào bùzú, gōngyìngshāng wúfǎ ànshí gōngyìng huòwù.

      Due to insufficient raw materials, the supplier was unable to deliver goods on time.