What does 供 mean in Chinese?

供 (gōng) means "to supply, to provide" in Chinese. The new HSK exam expects you to recognise it at HSK 4.

How do you write 供?

Use the interactive stroke-order tool to see how 供 is written.

What is the radical of 供?

Radical information for 供 is being updated.

How many strokes does 供 have?

Stroke count information for 供 is being updated.

What HSK level is 供?

On the new HSK exam syllabus, 供 is a character to recognise at HSK 4.

供 (gōng): Meaning, Stroke Order, Radical & Examples

供

gōng

to supply, to provide

HSK 4 character

Quick Answer

供 (gōng) means "to supply, to provide" with HSK 4 on the new exam.

Full dictionary entry for 供 →Animated stroke-order for 供 →

Pronunciation

gōng

Meaning

Primary: to supply

Other meanings:

to provide

Basic info

Pinyin	gōng
Meanings	to supply, to provide
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 4
Frequency	#680 most common

Example sentences

公司提供培训。
Gōngsī tígōng péixùn.
The company provides training.
From 提供 (HSK 4)
超市供应各种商品。
Chāoshì gōngyìng gèzhǒng shāngpǐn.
The supermarket supplies various goods.
From 供应 (HSK 6)
现在市场供不应求，很紧张。
Wǒmen gōng bù yìng qiú.
We cannot meet the demand.
From 供 (HSK 7-9)

Words containing 供

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
提供	tígōng	provide	HSK 4
供	gōng	to supply, to provide	HSK 7-9
供给	gōngjǐ	to supply, to provide	HSK 6
供应	gōngyìng	to supply, supply	HSK 6

On the new HSK 4 exam

Studying for HSK 4? Keep 供 with the rest of your level.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.

供

gōng

to supply, to provide

HSK 4 character

Quick Answer

供 (gōng) means "to supply, to provide" with HSK 4 on the new exam.

Full dictionary entry for 供 →Animated stroke-order for 供 →

Pronunciation

gōng

Meaning

Primary: to supply

Other meanings:

to provide

Basic info

Pinyin	gōng
Meanings	to supply, to provide
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 4
Frequency	#680 most common

Example sentences

公司提供培训。
Gōngsī tígōng péixùn.
The company provides training.
From 提供 (HSK 4)
超市供应各种商品。
Chāoshì gōngyìng gèzhǒng shāngpǐn.
The supermarket supplies various goods.
From 供应 (HSK 6)
现在市场供不应求，很紧张。
Wǒmen gōng bù yìng qiú.
We cannot meet the demand.
From 供 (HSK 7-9)

Words containing 供

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
提供	tígōng	provide	HSK 4
供	gōng	to supply, to provide	HSK 7-9
供给	gōngjǐ	to supply, to provide	HSK 6
供应	gōngyìng	to supply, supply	HSK 6

On the new HSK 4 exam

Studying for HSK 4? Keep 供 with the rest of your level.

HSK Lord schedules your reviews so each character comes back right before you would forget it. Free to start, and it picks up where you are.

Start studying free The words new HSK 4 adds

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.