供应
To provide or make available something that is needed or wanted, especially resources or goods.
Examples
3 of 5超市里的蔬菜供应很充足。
The vegetable supply in the supermarket is very sufficient.
政府必须确保冬季的电力供应。
The government must ensure power supply in winter.
食堂几点停止供应午餐?
What time does the cafeteria stop serving lunch?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gong (供) means to provide; Ying (应) means to respond to a need.
Quick Quiz
由于干旱,该地区的粮食___大幅减少。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 供应
Examples
超市里的蔬菜供应很充足。
everydayThe vegetable supply in the supermarket is very sufficient.
政府必须确保冬季的电力供应。
formalThe government must ensure power supply in winter.
食堂几点停止供应午餐?
informalWhat time does the cafeteria stop serving lunch?
需求与供应的平衡决定了价格。
academicThe balance between demand and supply determines the price.
由于原材料短缺,供应受到了影响。
businessSupply has been affected due to the shortage of raw materials.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
供过于求
supply exceeds demand
供不应求
supply falls short of demand
自给自足
self-sufficient
Often Confused With
提供 is a general 'to provide'; 供应 is specifically used for resources/goods in a market or systematic sense.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Academic tasks involving environment or economy.
Common Mistakes
Do not use '供应' for providing abstract help or feelings; use '提供' or '给予'.
Memory Tip
Gong (供) means to provide; Ying (应) means to respond to a need.
Word Origin
From 'gong' (to offer) and 'ying' (to respond).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
由于干旱,该地区的粮食___大幅减少。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 供应
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