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The Chinese Character: 供

The character "供" is a versatile word in Chinese with two primary pronunciations, which lead to different but related meanings. Its structure also gives a clue to its meaning.

1. Stroke Order and Writing

To write "供" correctly, follow this stroke order. It is a left-right structure character.

Stroke Order:

  1. 丿 (Left falling stroke) - The first stroke of the 亻(man) radical.

  2. 丨 (Vertical stroke) - The second stroke of the 亻radical.

  3. 一 (Horizontal stroke) - The top horizontal stroke of the 共 component.

  4. 丨 (Vertical stroke) - The left vertical stroke of the 共 component.

  5. 一 (Horizontal stroke) - The middle horizontal stroke of the 共 component.

  6. 一 (Horizontal stroke) - The bottom horizontal stroke of the 共 component.

  7. 丿 (Left falling stroke) - The left slanting stroke of the 八 at the bottom.

  8. ㇏ (Right falling stroke) - The right dot stroke of the 八 at the bottom.

(A helpful tip: It's often easier to learn by watching a short animation. You can find one by searching for "供 stroke order" online.)

2. Writing Meaning and Structure

The character "供" is composed of two parts:

  • Left Radical (部首): 亻- This is the "person" radical. It often indicates that the character's meaning is related to a human action or state.

  • Right Component (部件): 共 - This means "together," "common," or "to share."

Literal Interpretation of the Structure:
The combination of 亻 (person) and 共 (to share) creates the idea of "a person offering something to be shared." This core idea beautifully connects both of its main meanings: to supply something for common use, and to present an offering.

3. Meaning and Usage

The meaning of "供" changes with its pronunciation.


A. Pronunciation: gōng

This reading carries the meaning of "to supply," "to provide," or "to furnish." It's about making something available for use.

Common Words and Phrases:

  • 供应 (gōngyìng): Supply; to supply.

    • Example: 超市供应各种食品。 (Chāoshì gōngyìng gèzhǒng shípǐn.) - The supermarket supplies all kinds of food.

  • 供给 (gōngjǐ): To provide; to furnish.

    • Example: 政府供给灾民食物和水。 (Zhèngfǔ gōngjǐ zāimín shíwù hé shuǐ.) - The government provided food and water to the disaster victims.

  • 供电 (gōngdiàn): Power supply.

  • 供养 (gōngyǎng): To provide for (one's family or parents).

  • 供不应求 (gōng bù yìng qiú): Supply does not meet demand. (A very common idiom).

B. Pronunciation: gòng

This reading carries the meaning of "to offer," "to confess," or "to enshrine." It often has a ceremonial or formal connotation.

Common Words and Phrases:

  • 供奉 (gòngfèng): To make an offering (to gods, ancestors, or Buddha).

  • 供品 (gòngpǐn): Offerings (e.g., fruit, incense placed on an altar).

  • 供认 (gòngrèn): To confess (to a crime).

    • Example: 嫌疑人供认了罪行。 (Xiányírén gòngrèn le zuìxíng.) - The suspect confessed to the crime.

  • 口供 (kǒugòng): A verbal confession or testimony (in a legal context).

  • 上供 (shànggòng): To present an offering.

Summary

AspectDetails
Character供
StructureLeft-Right (亻 + 共)
Core IdeaA person (亻) sharing or offering something (共)
Pronunciation 1gōng - To supply, to provide
Pronunciation 2gòng - To offer (to gods/ancestors), to confess

In essence, the character "供" perfectly demonstrates how Chinese characters work: its form suggests its core meaning (a person offering), and its different pronunciations specify the context of that offering—whether it's a practical supply (gōng) or a ritualistic offering/confession (gòng).

供字意思【meaning】

供字基本字义解释【Basic meaning】

供gōng gòng（ㄍㄨㄥ ㄍㄨㄥˋ）

⒈  准备着东西给需要的人应用：供给（jǐ）。供求。供应。供需。供销。提供。供不应求。

其它供的字义含义

⒈  奉献：供养。供献。供奉。供佛。供职。

⒉  祭祀用的东西：供桌。供品。供果。上供。

⒊  被审问时在法庭上述说事实：招供。口供。供状。供认。供词。

供的异体字【Variant】

  • 共

  • 龔

供字汉英互译【Chinese-English Translation】

confess、feed、for、lay offerings、offerings、own up、supply

相关字词【Related words】

求

造字法【Character Creation】

形声：从亻、共声

供的英文翻译【English Translation】

supply, provide for; offer in worship

供字组词【Word Grouping】

供冀;瓶供;认供;供给;供尖;供官诗;供桌;午供;泛供;翻供;供认;供御囚;亲供;供侍;逼供;

供字取名的含义是什么【What does the name mean?】：

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与供字搭配的最佳男孩名字【Best boy names that go with this word】

  • shang gong尚供

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  • gong zhi供芷

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  • gong bei供蓓

  • gong fei供菲

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