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磨损

mósǔn

Description

东西用了很久以后,表面会慢慢变坏,这个过程就叫磨损。

After something has been used for a long time, its surface gradually deteriorates; this process is called 磨损.

比如鞋子、机器的零件,用得越多,磨损就越大。

For example, the more you use shoes or machine parts, the greater the 磨损.

Meanings

磨损mósǔn

to wear down; wear and tear

这双鞋磨损得很严重。

These shoes are very worn out.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    磨 (to grind/rub) + 损 (to damage/lose), literally damage caused by rubbing.

  • Nuance

    often used for machine parts, tools, and clothing gradually worn by long use.

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