tit3 kwong3鐵礦铁矿
Jyutpingtit3 kwong3
Yaletit kwong
Definition
Iron mine; an ore deposit or mining site where iron is extracted.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the location or site where iron ore is extracted, rather than the raw material itself. It is often used in historical contexts when discussing Hong Kong's industrial past, particularly regarding the site in Ma On Shan. When referring to the raw ore being mined, use 鐵礦石 instead.
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There used to be a very big iron mine in Ma On Shan.
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