HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
供 — to supply
- Reading
- gōng
- Meaning
- to supply; to provide; to offer
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
供 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is gōng and it means to supply; to provide; to offer. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
供 appears in everyday chinese words such as 供 (supply, provide, confess), 提供 (provide, supply) and 供应 (supply, provide).
Chinese words containing 供
Frequently asked questions
What does 供 mean in Chinese?
供 means to supply; to provide; to offer in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 供 read?
供 is read gōng. Reading it inside real words — 供 and 提供 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 供 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 供 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 供 in a word?
A common word containing 供 is 供 (gōng) — "supply, provide, confess". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 供 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 供 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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