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) [gòngyǎng]

Characters

to supply; to provide

to raise; to nourish; to support

Examples

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.

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.

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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