mine

JLPT N5 8 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The character (kuàng) primarily refers to a mine or mineral resources extracted from the earth. It is commonly used in contexts related to mining, geology, and natural resources.

Common Collocations

  • (kuàngshān): mine or mining mountain, referring to the physical location where mining occurs.
  • (kuànggōng): miner, the person who works in the mine.
  • 矿产 (kuàngchǎn): mineral resources, the materials extracted from mines.

Usage Notes

When using , it often appears in compound words rather than alone. It is a formal term used in technical or industrial contexts. Avoid confusing with (mine shaft), which refers specifically to the vertical or inclined passageway into a mine.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse (mine/mineral) with (mineral spring), which refers to natural water sources. is about solid mineral resources, not water.

Example Sentences

This mine produces abundant iron ore.

Miners have to go down the mine shaft to work every day.

This area has abundant mineral resources.