HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
矿 — mine
- Reading
- kuàng
- Meaning
- mine; ore
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
矿 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is kuàng and it means mine; ore. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
矿 appears in everyday chinese words such as 矿 (mine, ore, mineral), 矿产 (mineral products) and 矿藏 (mineral resources, deposits).
Chinese words containing 矿
Frequently asked questions
What does 矿 mean in Chinese?
矿 means mine; ore in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 矿 read?
矿 is read kuàng. Reading it inside real words — 矿 and 矿产 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 矿 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 矿 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 矿 in a word?
A common word containing 矿 is 矿 (kuàng) — "mine, ore, mineral". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 矿 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 矿 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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