Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "矿", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "矿", and master the standard way of writing the character "矿".
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矿 (kuàng)
1. Mineral, a natural substance found in layers of the earth.
矿物,蕴藏在地层中的自然物质。
2. A place for extracting minerals.
开采矿物的场所。
3. Same as the original meaning ([En.] ore depot; mineral).
同本义 ([En.] ore depot; mineral).
4. A place or unit for extracting minerals ([En.] mine).
开采矿物的场所或单位 ([En.] mine).
5. A stone needle, an ancient medical tool used in acupuncture in ancient China.
石针,古代的一种医疗工具 ([En.] a stone needle used in acupuncture in ancient China).
Example phrases:
- Iron mine (铁矿)
- Gold mine (金矿)
- Coal mine (煤矿)
- Mining rights (矿税, old term for mining tax)
- Miner (矿丁, old term for miner)
- Mining operations (矿务, mining affairs)
Note: References and usage examples come from historical texts, underscoring the term's application in literature and historical documents.