供水

gōngshuǐ

verb #16,083

Meanings

1 to supply water; water supply

Characters

to supply; to provide

Examples

HSK 4

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The water supply system in this area is outdated.

HSK 7-9

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