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 ·

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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