供

provide, supply

供 is composed of the BuShou of 人(man) and 共(together, total). 共 depicts two hands holding stuffs or cupping in salute. The original meaning of 共 is together or total, and extends the meanings of respect and consecration, 人 is added to represent the action and behaviour of human being.

Vocabulary of 供

  • 供應 (to supply)
  • 提供 (to offer)
  • 供奉 (to enshrine and worship)

Related Characters: