coi2 kwong3採礦采矿
Jyutpingcoi2 kwong3
Yalechói kwong
Definition
To mine for minerals; to extract ore from the ground.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the industrial or professional extraction of minerals from the earth. While it is a standard term in formal or technical contexts, it is rarely used in daily casual conversation unless discussing geography, history, or industrial policy.
Examples
Many people used to mine here.
Where do they plan to go mining?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
