供
supply; provide; offer
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to supply; to provide; to meet (needs)
Used to indicate providing or supplying something needed, often followed by the recipient and the thing provided.
This store's supply cannot meet the demand.
It is parents' responsibility to support their children's education.
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This factory supplies electricity to the entire city.
The meals provided by the cafeteria are very delicious.
This company provides free lunch for its employees.
verb
to provide (conditions for use); to offer (for reference)
Used when providing conditions, resources, or materials for others to use or reference.
These data are provided for researchers' reference.
The lounge is provided for passengers to rest temporarily.
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The library provides students with access to materials.
These equipment are provided for laboratory use.
This report is provided for leaders' decision-making reference.
proper noun
a surname
Used when referring to people with the surname Gong.
My teacher's surname is Gong, and his name is Gong Jianhua.
Mr. Gong is the manager of our company.
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The surname Gong is not very common in China.
The Gong family has many historical celebrities.
She knows a girl named Gong Xiaohong.