mui4 kwong3煤礦煤矿
Jyutpingmui4 kwong3
Yalemùih kwong
Definition
Coal mine; a mine where coal is extracted.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the industrial site where coal is extracted from the ground. While it is a standard noun, it is rarely used in daily conversation in Hong Kong due to the lack of local mining industries. It often appears in historical contexts or news reports regarding energy resources.
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He used to work in a coal mine.
Is there still coal to be mined in this coal mine?
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