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The character 供 is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the person radical 亻 and the component 共, which primarily provides phonetic clues but also carries connotations of gathering or commonality. Its earliest uses centered on the act of presenting ritual offerings or supplying items, reflecting a context where a person provides something formally. Over time, the meaning broadened from religious or ceremonial provision to include general supply and support, and later developed a specific juridical sense referring to the act of confessing or giving testimony, where one provides an account.
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这家公司供我们使用电脑。
图书馆提供免费的WiFi。
这个花瓶是供在佛前的。
他必须供出自己的同伙。
市场供应充足的新鲜蔬菜。
他的证词对案件提供了关键线索。
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犯罪嫌疑人终于如实供述了犯罪过程。