供养

供養

gōngyǎng

verb #18,118

Meanings

1 to provide for; to support (one's elders)
2 to make offerings to (gods or ancestors)

Characters

to supply; to provide

to raise; to nourish; to support

Examples

HSK 4

他每月寄钱回家供养父母。

Tā měiyuè jì qián huíjiā gōngyǎng fùmǔ.

He sends money home every month to support his parents.

HSK 6

信徒供养佛像前的香火。

Xìntú gòngyǎng fóxiàng qián de xiānghuǒ.

The devotees make offerings of incense before the Buddha statue.

Tips

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Two pronunciations: gōngyǎng = to support/provide for elders; gòngyǎng = to make religious offerings to gods or ancestors.

Stroke Order

供 gōng

养 yǎng