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开采 (extract) vs 开发 (develop) — use 开采 when specifically referring to the extraction of resources, whereas 开发 implies broader development activities, including planning and utilization.
Be aware that 开采 is typically used in formal contexts related to mining and resource extraction. Common collocations include 开采矿石 (extract ore) and 开采资源 (exploit resources). A common mistake is confusing it with 采集 (cǎijí), which means 'to collect' and is used for gathering non-mineral items like plants.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 开采 connects to various topics related to industry, environment, and sustainability that are often discussed in advanced Chinese. Students should focus on understanding its usage in technical contexts and practice related vocabulary such as 矿 (kuàng - mine) and 资源 (zīyuán - resources).
Learners often confuse 开采 with 采集 (cǎijí), which means 'to collect' and is not used for mining contexts. For example, saying '我们去开采花' (Wǒmen qù kāicǎi huā - We go to extract flowers) is incorrect; instead, use '收集花' (shōují huā - collect flowers).
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How to say to extract (ore or other resource from a mine) in Chinese
“to extract (ore or other resource from a mine)” in Chinese is开采
开采 refers to the process of extracting minerals or resources from the earth, particularly in a mining context. This term is commonly used in industries related to mining, geology, and natural resource management, signifying the act of exploiting natural deposits.
When to use 开采
Be aware that 开采 is typically used in formal contexts related to mining and resource extraction. Common collocations include 开采矿石 (extract ore) and 开采资源 (exploit resources). A common mistake is confusing it with 采集 (cǎijí), which means 'to collect' and is used for gathering non-mineral items like plants.
开采 or something close to it
开采 (extract) vs 开发 (develop) — use 开采 when specifically referring to the extraction of resources, whereas 开发 implies broader development activities, including planning and utilization.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 开采 with 采集 (cǎijí), which means 'to collect' and is not used for mining contexts. For example, saying '我们去开采花' (Wǒmen qù kāicǎi huā - We go to extract flowers) is incorrect; instead, use '收集花' (shōují huā - collect flowers).
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Grammar patterns of 开采
开采 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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北海的石油____商激烈反对要求他们在石油钻井平台使用期结束之后将其移除的立法。
North Sea operators kicked against legislation making them responsible for removing oil platforms at the end of their useful life.
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Frequently asked questions about 开采
Primarily, yes, 开采 is used for extracting minerals and ores, though it can also refer to extracting other natural resources.
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