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Be careful not to confuse 煤炭 with similar words like 煤气 (méi qì), which means 'coal gas'. 煤炭 is usually used in formal contexts, such as discussions about energy policy or environmental science. Common collocations include '煤炭开采' (méi tàn kāi cǎi - coal mining) and '煤炭价格' (méi tàn jià gé - coal price).
As an HSK Level 5 word, 煤炭 connects to other energy-related vocabulary like 燃料 (rán liào - fuel) and 能源 (néng yuán - energy). Focus on the context in which coal is discussed, particularly in the realms of industry and environmental studies.
Learners often confuse 煤炭 with other energy-related terms. For instance, saying '我喜欢煤气' (wǒ xǐ huān méi qì - I like coal gas) when they mean 'I like coal' can lead to misunderstandings. Always use 煤炭 when referring specifically to coal.
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How to say coal in Chinese
“coal” in Chinese is煤炭
煤炭 (méi tàn) refers to coal, a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock used primarily as a fuel source for electricity generation and steel production. It's commonly discussed in contexts related to energy, industry, and environmental issues, particularly in debates about fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.
When to use 煤炭
Be careful not to confuse 煤炭 with similar words like 煤气 (méi qì), which means 'coal gas'. 煤炭 is usually used in formal contexts, such as discussions about energy policy or environmental science. Common collocations include '煤炭开采' (méi tàn kāi cǎi - coal mining) and '煤炭价格' (méi tàn jià gé - coal price).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 煤炭 with other energy-related terms. For instance, saying '我喜欢煤气' (wǒ xǐ huān méi qì - I like coal gas) when they mean 'I like coal' can lead to misunderstandings. Always use 煤炭 when referring specifically to coal.
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Grammar Patterns of 煤炭
煤炭 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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现急需____、石油、电力及其他能源。
Coal, petroleum, electricity, and other energy sources are urgently needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 煤炭
You can say '中国的煤炭资源丰富' (Zhōngguó de méi tàn zīyuán fēngfù) meaning 'China has abundant coal resources.'
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