Definition
供给 (gōngjǐ) is a formal verb meaning 'to supply', especially in economics or large-scale contexts (supply and demand). It is more abstract than 提供 (tígōng 'to provide, offer'), which is everyday, and similar to but more formal than 供应 (gōngyìng 'to supply goods/services'). 供给 is often used as a noun in fixed phrases (市场供给 market supply).
verb
to supplyto provide
Easily confused
- 攻击gōng jīsound-aliketo attack (physically or militarily)
- 共计gòng jìsound-aliketo total, to amount to
Examples
- 供给。Shìchǎng gōng jǐ bùzú dǎozhì jiàgé shàngzhǎng.Insufficient market supply leads to rising prices.
- 供给。Zhèngfǔ yīngdāng bǎozhàng liángshi gōng jǐ.The government should ensure the food supply.
- 供给。Xuéxiào xiàng xuéshēng gōng jǐ miǎnfèi wǔcān.The school provides free lunch to students.
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