Definition
矿藏 (kuàng cáng) refers to mineral resources as they exist naturally underground — the deposits themselves. 矿产 (kuàng chǎn) is broader, covering both the deposits and the extracted products; 宝藏 (bǎo zàng) is more figurative, meaning 'treasure' or valuable resources of any kind (cultural, knowledge, etc.).
noun
mineral resources
Examples
- 矿藏。Zhège dìqū de kuàng cáng fēicháng fēngfù.The mineral resources in this region are very abundant.
- 矿藏。Kāifā kuàng cáng xūyào xiānjìn de jìshù.Developing mineral resources requires advanced technology.
- 矿藏。Tāmen zhèngzài kāntàn xīn de kuàng cáng.They are exploring new mineral resources.
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