矿 (kuàng) - ore & mine
矿 · kuàng
ore;
mine;
mineral deposit;
mining industry
oreminemineral deposit
Usage highlights
mineral resourcescoal mineiron oregold minecopper minemining area
Usage & contexts
Examples
- This area is rich in iron ore (铁矿).
- He works in a coal mine (煤矿).
- Mineral resources (矿产资源) are important for development.
- The mining industry (矿业) is a major economic sector.
Collocations
- mineral resources(矿产资源)
- coal mine(煤矿)
- iron ore(铁矿)
- gold mine(金矿)
- copper mine(铜矿)
- mining area(矿区)
Idioms
- Precious stones from other hills may serve to polish the jade of this one(他山之石，可以攻玉)
- All corners of the land yield treasures(遍地宝藏)
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically associated with mining and mineral extraction industries in China
- Reflects China's rich mineral resources and long history of mining
- Important character in economic and industrial contexts