矿藏 (kuàng cáng) — mineral resources
Definition
Refers to mineral deposits and resources found in the ground — a more specific term than 宝藏 (which can also mean figurative 'treasure'). Pairs with 矿产 as the natural resources themselves, while 矿 is the mine or ore itself.
noun
mineral resources
Measure word · 种
Examples
- 矿藏。Zhè ge dì qū de kuàng cáng fēi cháng fēng fù.The mineral resources in this region are very abundant.
- 矿藏。Kāi fā kuàng cáng xū yào xiān jìn de jì shù.Developing mineral resources requires advanced technology.
- 矿藏。Tā men zhèng zài kān tàn xīn de kuàng cáng.They are exploring new mineral resources.
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