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供养
gòngyǎng, gòngyàng
Description
"供养"的意思是给家人或长辈提供食物、钱和照顾。
"供养" means to provide food, money, and care for family members or elders.
在寺庙里，人们也会"供养"神明或佛，放上水果和香。
In temples, people also "供养" gods or Buddha by offering fruits and incense.
Meanings
供养gòngyǎng
to support and provide for family or elders
他一个人供养全家。
He supports the whole family by himself.
供养gòngyàng
to make offerings to gods, Buddha, or ancestors
她每天供养祖先。
She offers sacrifices to her ancestors every day.
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Notes
- Etymology
供 (provide) + 养 (raise/nourish), combining material support and care.
- Nuance
供养 stresses long-term provision; 赡养 is the legal duty to support elders.
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