铸山煮海 — “To exploit natural resources”
铸山煮海 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to exploit natural resources”. To develop natural resources on a grand scale. Literally, “to cast mountains and boil seas”.
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古代先民为了生存和发展，常常需要铸山煮海，开发各种自然资源。
In ancient times, early inhabitants often had to exploit various natural resources, like mining mountains and boiling seas, for survival and development.
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What does 铸山煮海 mean?
铸山煮海 (zhù shān zhǔ hǎi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to exploit natural resources”.
How do you pronounce 铸山煮海?
铸山煮海 is pronounced zhù shān zhǔ hǎi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 铸山煮海 literally mean?
Literally, 铸山煮海 means “to cast mountains and boil seas”. It is used to mean “to exploit natural resources”.
What is the Chinese definition of 铸山煮海?
开采山中铜矿以铸造钱币，烧煮海水而获得食盐。比喻善于开发自然资源。