verb HSK 4
to provide · to offer · to supply
Meaning
提供 means to provide, offer, or supply something to someone. It's a formal, versatile verb used in both everyday and professional contexts when talking about giving resources, information, services, or assistance to others.
Usage
This is a standard formal verb commonly used in business, academic, and service contexts. It typically follows the pattern 提供 + [thing provided] or 为/给 + [recipient] + 提供 + [thing]. More formal than 给 (to give) but less formal than literary alternatives.
Examples
- 01这家公司为客户提供免费的技术支持。.This company provides free technical support to customers.
- 02你能提供更多的细节吗？?Can you provide more details?
Characters
Common collocations
- 提供服务to provide service
- 提供帮助to provide help
- 提供信息to provide information
- 为...提供...to provide for...
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters contribute to the meaning of offering or presenting something. 提 (to raise/bring up) + 供 (to supply) combines to mean bringing forth something for someone's use.