供水

gōngshuǐ

verb #16,083

Meanings

1 to supply water; water supply

Characters

to supply; to provide

Examples

这个地区的供水系统很落后。

Zhège dìqū de gōngshuǐ xìtǒng hěn luòhòu.

The water supply system in this area is outdated.

由于管道破裂，暂时停止供水。

Yóuyú guǎndào pòliè, zànshí tíngzhǐ gōngshuǐ.

Water supply is temporarily suspended due to a pipe burst.

Tips

mistakes

供 has two pronunciations: gōng (to supply, as here) and gòng (to offer/confess). 供水 is always gōngshuǐ.

Stroke Order

供 gōng

水 shuǐ