采矿 (cǎi kuàng) — to mine (minerals, ores)
Definition
采矿 specifically means mining minerals or ores from the earth. 开采 is a near-synonym used more broadly for extracting any natural resource; 采集 focuses on collecting samples or specimens, not excavation.
verb
to mine (minerals, ores)
Examples
- 采矿。Tā zài kuàng qū fù zé cǎi kuàng zuò yè.He is in charge of mining operations at the mining area.
- 采矿。Wú jié zhì dì cǎi kuàng dǎo zhì zī yuán kū jié.Uncontrolled mining leads to depletion of resources.
- 采矿。Zì dòng huà cǎi kuàng shè bèi tí gāo le gōng zuò xiào lǜ.Automated mining equipment has improved work efficiency.
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