pui3 kap1配給配给
Jyutpingpui3 kap1
Yalepui kāp
Definition
To ration; to distribute goods under strict control, typically during shortages.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong connotation of scarcity and top down control, often associated with wartime, emergencies, or strict institutional management. It is rarely used in casual daily life unless referring to specific historical events or formal logistics. Unlike general distribution, it implies that the total supply is insufficient to meet everyone's full demand.
Examples
The government will ration food according to the number of people.
How are these supplies being rationed?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 分配, which simply means to distribute or allocate resources. Use 配給 only when the context involves strict rationing or limited supplies managed by an authority.
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