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提供
tígōng
to offer
HSK 4, v, 20 strokes, rank #967, Medium
提供
tígōng
to supply
HSK 4, v, 20 strokes, rank #967, Medium
提供
tígōng
to provide
HSK 4, v, 20 strokes, rank #967, Medium
提供
tígōng
to furnish
HSK 4, v, 20 strokes, rank #967, Medium
tígōng(ti2gong1)ti gong T2
1to offer
2to supply
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March 24, 2026
提供tígōng(ti2gong1)
The verb 提供 (tígōng) means to offer, supply, or provide something to someone. It is commonly used in contexts where resources, information, or assistance are being made available, such as in business or customer service settings.
Strokes20Frequency#967DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In Chinese business culture, providing good service (提供服务) is a key element of customer satisfaction. Companies often emphasize their ability to provide quality products and services to build trust and reputation.
Memory tip
Imagine a person holding a sign that says 'Providing Help' with a raised hand (提) and a big box (供) full of supplies. This visual can help you remember that 提 means 'to raise' or 'to lift' and 供 signifies 'to supply' or 'to furnish'. Together, they create the concept of offering something.
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Quick Contrast
提供 (tígōng) vs 供应 (gōngyìng) — use 提供 when emphasizing the act of offering or making available, while 供应 focuses more on the supply or provision aspect.
Usage Notes
While 提供 is generally neutral, it's important to use it in the correct context, as it can sound overly formal in casual conversations. Common collocations include 提供服务 (provide services) and 提供信息 (provide information). Be cautious with the tones: 提 is second tone and 供 is first tone.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 4 word, 提供 connects with other verbs related to actions and services like 给予 (jǐyǔ - to give) and 交换 (jiāohuàn - to exchange). Focus on using 提供 in sentences to practice offering or supplying things in various scenarios.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 提供 with 给予 (jǐyǔ - to give). For instance, saying '我给予服务' (wǒ jǐyǔ fúwù) instead of '我提供服务' (wǒ tígōng fúwù) is incorrect, as 提供 is more appropriate for services or supplies.
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The verb 提供 (tígōng) means to offer, supply, or provide something to someone. It is commonly used in contexts where resources, information, or assistance are being made available, such as in business or customer service settings.
When to use 提供
While 提供 is generally neutral, it's important to use it in the correct context, as it can sound overly formal in casual conversations. Common collocations include 提供服务 (provide services) and 提供信息 (provide information). Be cautious with the tones: 提 is second tone and 供 is first tone.
提供 or something close to it
提供 (tígōng) vs 供应 (gōngyìng) — use 提供 when emphasizing the act of offering or making available, while 供应 focuses more on the supply or provision aspect.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 提供 with 给予 (jǐyǔ - to give). For instance, saying '我给予服务' (wǒ jǐyǔ fúwù) instead of '我提供服务' (wǒ tígōng fúwù) is incorrect, as 提供 is more appropriate for services or supplies.
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Grammar patterns of 提供
提供 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
