Writing
采矿 (cǎi kuàng) — how to say "mining" in Chinese
采矿
Mining
verb
Character composition
采
to extract
矿
ore, mineral
Radicals / Keys
石
Stone
#112 · shí · 5 strokes
釆
Distinguish
#165 · biàn · 7 strokes
Collocations
从事采矿
cóngshì cǎikuàng
to engage in mining
非法采矿
fēifǎ cǎikuàng
illegal mining
禁止采矿
jìnzhǐ cǎikuàng
to prohibit mining
Examples
这个地区禁止非法采矿。
Illegal mining is prohibited in this area.
他在采矿。
He is mining.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "mining" in Chinese?
"mining" in Chinese is 采矿 (cǎi kuàng).
What does 采矿 mean in English?
采矿 (cǎi kuàng) means "Mining".
How is 采矿 pronounced?
It is pronounced cǎi kuàng (written as cai kuang, caikuang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "mining" in Chinese characters?
It is written 采矿: 采 has 8 strokes, 矿 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 采矿?
采矿 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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