This is the 6218th most frequent Chinese word.
开采
"开采" means "to mine or extract (minerals, resources)."
The word '开采' is used as a verb meaning 'to extract natural resources from the earth.'
近年来,这个地区开始开采石油和天然气资源。
In recent years, this region has started extracting oil and natural gas resources.
Here, '开采' is used as a noun referring to the act or process of 'mineral extraction.'
矿产的开采需要先进的技术设备和严格的管理。
The extraction of minerals requires advanced technological equipment and strict management.
In this sentence, '开采' describes the action of 'excessive exploitation,' emphasizing the negative impact of this activity.