Definition
开矿 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to open up or exploit a mine'. The verb 开 and the object 矿 can be separated by aspect markers (了, 过), measure words, or durations: for example, 开了三个矿 ('opened three mines') or 开过矿 ('have mined before'). You cannot put an object after 开矿; instead, specify the mine type or location before the verb.
v.o.
to open up or exploit a mine
Examples
- 开矿。Zhège gōngsī jìhuà zài shānqū kāi kuàng.This company plans to open a mine in the mountainous area.
- 。Tāmen qùnián kāi le liǎng ge xīn kuàng.They opened two new mines last year.
- 开矿，。Tā yǐqián kāi kuàng guò, hěn yǒu jīngyàn.He has mined before and is very experienced.
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