taam3 ming4 cyu5 loeng6探明儲量探明储量

Jyutpingtaam3 ming4 cyu5 loeng6

Yaletaam mìhng chyúh leuhng

Definition

Proven reserves; demonstrated reserves of natural resources.

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How it's used

This term is a technical designation used primarily in geology, mining, and energy sectors to refer to resources that have been confirmed through detailed exploration. It carries a formal and professional tone, making it unsuitable for casual conversation about household or personal items. It specifically implies a high degree of certainty regarding the quantity of a resource available for extraction.

Examples

ni1呢go3個kwong3礦coeng4場ge3嘅taam3探ming4明hou2好daai6大。

The demonstrated reserves of this mine are very large.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知nei1呢dou6度ge3嘅taam3探ming4明hai6係gei2幾do1多？

Do you know how much the demonstrated reserves are here?

Common phrases

taam3探ming4明fung1豐fu3富

abundant demonstrated reserves

taam3探ming4明gu2估syun3算

demonstrated reserves estimation

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a general term for any stored items, but it is strictly restricted to natural resources like oil, gas, or minerals. Using it to describe personal savings or household supplies will sound confusing or overly bureaucratic.