供品 (gòngpǐn) refers to offerings or sacrifices made to deities or ancestors in various Chinese religious and cultural practices. These offerings can include food, incense, or other items presented during rituals, particularly during festivals or ceremonies honoring the deceased.
HSK 6, 16 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
供品gòngpǐn(gong4pin3)
供品 (gòngpǐn) refers to offerings or sacrifices made to deities or ancestors in various Chinese religious and cultural practices. These offerings can include food, incense, or other items presented during rituals, particularly during festivals or ceremonies honoring the deceased.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
供品 is deeply rooted in Chinese traditions, especially during important festivals like Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day) and the Ghost Festival, where families honor their ancestors by making offerings to ensure their spirits are at peace.
Memory Tip
Imagine a grand banquet laid out on an altar, where '供' (gòng) represents 'provide' or 'supply' and '品' (pǐn) signifies 'items' or 'goods.' Visualize yourself providing a feast to honor your ancestors, making it easier to remember the word for offerings.
About 供品
供品Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
祭品 (jìpǐn) — use 供品 when referring specifically to offerings made for worship, while 祭品 can refer to offerings in a broader sense, including those for rituals or ceremonies.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a grand banquet laid out on an altar, where '供' (gòng) represents 'provide' or 'supply' and '品' (pǐn) signifies 'items' or 'goods.' Visualize yourself providing a feast to honor your ancestors, making it easier to remember the word for offerings.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 供品 with similar terms like 礼品 (lǐpǐn), which means 'gifts' or 'presents.' It's important to remember that 供品 is specifically for religious or ceremonial contexts. This term is typically used in formal or literary settings.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 6, students should focus on using 供品 in the context of cultural discussions about Chinese traditions and festivals. Connecting this term to vocabulary related to ceremonies, rituals, and cultural practices will enhance comprehension and usage.
Cultural Note
供品 is deeply rooted in Chinese traditions, especially during important festivals like Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day) and the Ghost Festival, where families honor their ancestors by making offerings to ensure their spirits are at peace.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 供品 to refer to general gifts or presents, confusing it with 礼品. For example, saying '我带了一些供品给你' (I brought you some offerings) when intending to say 'I brought you some gifts' is incorrect; it should be '礼品'.
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Cultural Notes for 供品
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供品 is deeply rooted in Chinese traditions, especially during important festivals like Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day) and the Ghost Festival, where families honor their ancestors by making offerings to ensure their spirits are at peace.
Frequently Asked Questions about 供品
Common examples include fruits, cooked dishes, tea, and incense, which are arranged on altars during ceremonies.
While primarily associated with ancestor worship, 供品 can also be used in offerings to gods or spirits in various religious practices.
It's best to use 供品 in specific cultural or religious discussions, as it may sound out of place in casual conversation.
