供应

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Meaning and Usage

The word 供应 (gōngyìng) means 'to supply' or 'to provide'. It is commonly used in contexts involving the provision of goods, services, or resources, especially in business, logistics, and public services.

Common Collocations

  • 供应 (gōngyìng shāng): supplier, the party providing goods or services.
  • 供应链 (gōngyìng liàn): supply chain, the entire process of supplying goods.
  • 供应 (gōngyìng liàng): supply quantity, the amount of goods provided.

Usage Notes

When using 供应, the focus is on the act of providing or making available something needed. It often appears in formal or business contexts rather than casual conversation. It can be used with tangible goods like products or intangible resources like electricity or information.

Common Confusions

Do not confuse 供应 with 提供 (tígōng), which also means 'to provide' but is more general and can be used for services, help, or abstract things. 供应 usually implies a continuous or systematic supply, often related to commerce or logistics.

Example Sentences

This company mainly supplies electronic products to the domestic market.

Hospitals need a stable supply of medicines to operate normally.

The government takes measures to ensure the safety of food supply.