煤

• 拼音: méi
• 汉字拆解: 煤 = 火 (fire) + 某 (certain), a combustible substance

含义

Coal. A black combustible rock used as fuel.

A major fuel source historically and in modern industry. China has significant coal mining and consumption. Used for heating, electricity generation, and industrial processes. Environmental concerns have led to discussions about reducing coal usage.

例句

1. 以前北方冬天取暖主要靠烧煤。
2. 煤矿工人的工作环境非常艰苦。
3. 政府正在推动减少煤炭使用，改用清洁能源。

用法指南

语境: energy, industry, environment

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 煤是一种不可再生能源。(Coal is a non-renewable energy source.)
• 这个地区有丰富的煤炭资源。(This region has abundant coal resources.)

错误说法

• 我买了一些煤做饭。(For cooking fuel, use 煤气 or 天然气 — raw 煤 is for heating/industry, not cooking)

起源与历史

煤 combines 火 (fire) with 某 (mǒu, something). A combustible material.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal