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provision in Chinese

provision in Chinese is 支付 — provision means a supply of something needed for the future, especially food.

provision in Chinese

支付
noun
Pronounced: zhī fù
An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.

What does "provision" mean?

  1. noun A supply of something needed for the future, especially food.
    "The ship was stocked with enough provisions for a six-month voyage."
  2. noun A specific clause or condition within a law, contract, or agreement.
    "The lease includes a provision allowing early termination with 30 days notice."
  3. noun Money a business sets aside in its accounts to cover an expected future cost or loss.
    "The bank increased its provision for bad debts this quarter."
  4. verb To supply someone or something with what is needed, especially food or equipment.
    "The expedition was provisioned with dried food and extra fuel."

provision in a sentence

  • The ship was stocked with enough provisions for a six-month voyage.
  • They packed provisions for the long hike into the mountains.
  • The lease includes a provision allowing early termination with 30 days notice.
  • A provision in the new law requires companies to report data breaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "provision" in Chinese?

"provision" in Chinese is 支付. provision means: A supply of something needed for the future, especially food.

How do you pronounce 支付?

"provision" in Chinese is 支付, pronounced "zhī fù".

How do you use "provision" in a sentence?

Example: "The ship was stocked with enough provisions for a six-month voyage." In Chinese, "provision" is 支付.

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