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滑脂
huázhī
Description
滑脂是一种很稠的油，用来让机器的零件动得更顺。
滑脂 is a very thick oil used to make machine parts move more smoothly.
修车的时候，工人常常给轴承加一点滑脂。
When repairing cars, workers often add some 滑脂 to the bearings.
Meanings
滑脂huázhī
grease; a thick lubricant for machine parts
这个零件要加点滑脂才不会响。
This part needs some grease to stop it from squeaking.
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Notes
- Etymology
滑 (slippery) + 脂 (fat/grease), literally "slippery grease."
- Nuance
滑脂 is thick semi-solid grease, while 润滑油 usually means liquid lubricating oil.
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