矿 Stroke Order — How to Write 矿
矿 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 石, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
矿 Radical and Character Components
矿 is a phono-semantic compound: 石 (mineral) carries the meaning, while 广 indicates the sound.
Radical: 石 + 3 more strokes
矿 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- kuàng
Meanings of 矿 in Chinese
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kuàng矿
Minerals; natural substances found in the earth's strata, such as ore, coal, or other mineral resources.
这个地区的矿产资源非常丰富。
The mineral resources in this region are very abundant.
Mine; a place where minerals are extracted, such as a mine shaft or a mining pit. It can also refer to the act of going down into a mine.
这座废弃的矿井深不见底，非常危险。
This abandoned mine shaft is bottomless and extremely dangerous.
Common Words and Phrases with 矿
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An ore bed or strata of ores; a layer of economically valuable minerals found within or between sedimentary rocks.
这个地区的矿层富含铁矿石，为当地经济发展提供了重要资源。
This region's ore layer is rich in iron ore, providing important resources for local economic development.
2
mineral resources
这个地区拥有丰富的矿产资源，为当地经济发展提供了坚实基础。
This region is rich in mineral resources, providing a solid foundation for the local economic development.
3
An ore car or mine car; a vehicle used in mines for transporting ore.
工人们将新挖出的煤炭装满了矿车，准备运出矿井。
Workers filled the mine cars with newly excavated coal, preparing to transport it out of the mine.
4
An accumulation of valuable minerals or ore in the Earth's crust.
地质学家在这个区域发现了一个大型铜矿床。
Geologists discovered a large copper ore deposit in this area.
5
A special lamp used by miners for illumination in mines, often attached to their helmets.
矿工们戴着明亮的矿灯，在漆黑的巷道中小心翼翼地前行
Miners wore bright miner's lamps and carefully advanced through the dark tunnels.
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A person who works in a mine extracting minerals.
这位矿工辛勤地工作，为家人带来生计。
This miner works diligently to provide for his family.
7
A shaft or pit dug to extract underground minerals.
这座废弃的矿井现在是蝙蝠的栖息地。
This abandoned mine shaft is now a habitat for bats.
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An excavation or a pit dug in the earth to extract minerals or rocks, often an open-pit mine.
废弃的矿坑逐渐被雨水填满，形成了一个新的湖泊。
The abandoned mine pit gradually filled with rainwater, forming a new lake.
9
A mineral vein; a vein-like deposit of minerals.
探险家们在深山中发现了一条巨大的金矿脉。
The explorers discovered a massive gold mineral vein deep in the mountains.
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A natural spring whose water contains a high concentration of minerals, often used for medicinal purposes.
这座小镇以其富含矿物质的矿泉而闻名，吸引了许多游客前来疗养。
This small town is famous for its mineral-rich springs, attracting many tourists for recuperative therapy.
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Ore sand; ore in granular form.
这种特殊的矿砂富含稀有金属，是重要的工业原材料。
This type of special mineral sand is rich in rare metals and is an important industrial raw material.
14
A place where minerals are extracted from the earth.
这座古老的矿山曾经是当地经济的支柱。
This ancient mine was once the backbone of the local economy.
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Ore is a naturally occurring rock or mineral from which a valuable metal or other mineral can be extracted for economic profit.
这种矿石富含铁元素，是炼钢的重要原料。
This ore is rich in iron and is an important raw material for steelmaking.
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A mass of ore that is distinct from the surrounding rock.
勘探队员通过钻孔取样，成功地确定了这片区域的地下矿体分布
The exploration team successfully determined the distribution of the underground ore body in this area through drilling and sampling.
More words with 矿
- cǎi采kuàng矿mining
- chǎng厂kuàng矿factories and mines
- méi煤kuàng矿coal mine
- pín贫kuàng矿low-grade ore, lean ore
- tàn探kuàng矿prospecting, mineral exploration
- wěi尾kuàng矿tailings, mine tailings
- xuǎn选kuàng矿mineral processing, ore dressing
- lǚ铝kuàng矿bauxite, aluminum ore
- fù富kuàng矿Rich mine, Bonanza
- tuán团kuàng矿Agglomerated ore, Pelletized ore
- kuàng矿wù物mineral
- kuàng矿cáng藏mineral deposits, mineral resources
- kuàng矿dào道mine tunnel, mine passage
- kuàng矿nàn难mine disaster, mining accident
- jīn金kuàng矿gold mine
- jīng精kuàng矿concentrate, ore concentrate
- kuàng矿wù物zhi质mineral, minerals
- xī锡kuàng矿tin ore, tin mine
- tiě铁kuàng矿iron ore
- tiě铁kuàng矿shí石iron ore
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Open the tool →Questions about 矿
What does 矿 mean in Chinese?
矿 (kuàng) means “Minerals” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 矿?
矿 is pronounced kuàng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 矿 have?
矿 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 矿?
矿 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 石. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 矿?
The radical of 矿 is 石, and 矿 is a phono-semantic compound.
