配给 (pèi gěi) — (noun) ration, allocation (of scarce goods); (verb) to ration, to allocate (supplies, resources)
Definition
A formal verb/noun meaning the official allocation or rationing of scarce goods by an authority (e.g., wartime food, fuel). It implies top-down distribution by a government or institution, not a casual or market exchange.
noun
rationallocation (of scarce goods)
verb
to rationto allocate (supplies, resources)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- ，配给。Zhàn zhēng shí qī, zhèng fǔ shí xíng le pèi gěi zhì dù.During the war, the government implemented a rationing system.
- 配给。Nà shí hou liáng shi dōu shì àn rén tóu pèi gěi de.At that time, grain was rationed per capita.
- 配给。Zhè ge guó jiā yī rán duì qì yóu shí xíng pèi gěi.This country still rations gasoline.
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