Definition

1. Verb phrase:
   • To mine: The primary meaning of "khai mỏ" is the industrial process of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials, such as iron, coal, or gold, from the earth.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Ở đây người ta bắt đầu khai mỏ sắt. (Here they have begun to mine iron.)
  • Công ty này có giấy phép khai mỏ vàng. (This company has a license to mine gold.)
  • Khai mỏ than có thể gây tác động lớn đến môi trường. (Mining coal can have a major impact on the environment.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "khai mỏ" specifically refers to the extraction activity itself. It is often used in technical, economic, and environmental contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Khai thác mỏ (verb phrase): This is a fuller, more formal synonym meaning "to exploit a mine" or "to conduct mining operations."

  • Khai thác mỏ đòi hỏi vốn đầu tư rất lớn. (Mining requires very large capital investment.)

• Mỏ (noun): mine (as a location or deposit).

  • Mỏ than này đã hoạt động hơn 50 năm. (This coal mine has been operating for over 50 years.)

• Thợ mỏ (noun): miner.

  • Cuộc sống của thợ mỏ rất vất vả. (The life of a miner is very hard.)

Synonyms

• To mine: to extract ore or minerals.
• To exploit a mine: to work a mine for its resources.

Related Terms

• Khai khoáng (verb): to engage in mining/mineral exploitation (a broader industry term).
• Đào mỏ (verb phrase): This can literally mean "to dig a mine," but it is also a slang term meaning to pursue someone for their money.

1. Mine
   • ở đây người ta bắt đầu khai mỏ sắt
     Here they have begun mining iron