B1 verb Neutral

供应

/kʊŋ˥ iŋ˥˩/

To provide or make available something that is needed or wanted, especially resources or goods.

Examples

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1

超市里的蔬菜供应很充足。

The vegetable supply in the supermarket is very sufficient.

2

政府必须确保冬季的电力供应。

The government must ensure power supply in winter.

3

食堂几点停止供应午餐?

What time does the cafeteria stop serving lunch?

Word Family

Noun
供应商
Verb
供应
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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

1

超市里的蔬菜供应很充足。

everyday

The vegetable supply in the supermarket is very sufficient.

2

政府必须确保冬季的电力供应。

formal

The government must ensure power supply in winter.

3

食堂几点停止供应午餐?

informal

What time does the cafeteria stop serving lunch?

4

需求与供应的平衡决定了价格。

academic

The balance between demand and supply determines the price.

5

由于原材料短缺,供应受到了影响。

business

Supply has been affected due to the shortage of raw materials.

Word Family

Noun
供应商
Verb
供应

Common Collocations

供应链 supply chain
供应充足 sufficient supply
停止供应 stop supply
直接供应 direct supply
全球供应 global supply

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

供应 vs 提供

提供 is a general 'to provide'; 供应 is specifically used for resources/goods in a market or systematic sense.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Academic tasks involving environment or economy.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use '供应' for providing abstract help or feelings; use '提供' or '给予'.

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Memory Tip

Gong (供) means to provide; Ying (应) means to respond to a need.

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Word Origin

From 'gong' (to offer) and 'ying' (to respond).

Grammar Patterns

供应 + Noun 为...供应...

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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