COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 供 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 亻 making an offering with both hands 共; 共 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 供 (gòng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to lay (sacrificial offerings)
gòngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gòng / gōng
供
to lay (sacrificial offerings)
Common words
tí gōng
提供
to offer; to supply; to provide; to furnish
gōng jǐ
供给
to furnish; to provide; supply (as in supply and demand)
gōng yìng
供应
to supply; to provide; to offer
gòng fèng
供奉
to consecrate; to enshrine and worship; an offering (to one's ancestors); a sacrifice (to a god)
gòng nuǎn
供暖
to supply heating (in a building); heating
gōng qiú
供求
supply and demand (economics)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 供
Say “gòng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 供
Common words and phrases
tí gōng
to offer; to supply; to provide; to furnish
gōng jǐ
to furnish; to provide; supply (as in supply and demand)
gōng yìng
to supply; to provide; to offer
gòng fèng
to consecrate; to enshrine and worship; an offering (to one's ancestors); a sacrifice (to a god)
gòng nuǎn
to supply heating (in a building); heating
gōng qiú
supply and demand (economics)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“供”。
Zhège zì shì “gòng”.
This character is “供”.
我正在学习“供”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gòng” zì.
I am learning the character “供”.
请写一遍“供”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gòng”.
Please write “供” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 供?
供 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 供 (gòng) mean?
供 (gòng) means to lay (sacrificial offerings).
What is the radical of 供?
The radical of 供 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.