磨损 (mó sǔn) — to wear out, to become worn through friction or use
Definition
磨损 (mósǔn) means physical wear from friction or use — the material is wearing out. Unlike 累 (tired) it describes objects, not people; unlike 消磨 it focuses on physical damage, not time or patience.
verb
to wear outto become worn through friction or use
Examples
- 磨损。Zhè tiáo kù zi yǐ jīng mó sǔn le yí gè dòng.This pair of pants has worn a hole.
- 磨损。Mù dì bǎn cháng qī shǐ yòng hòu huì mó sǔn.Wooden floors will wear down after long-term use.
- 磨损。Dāo piàn yòng jiǔ le jiù huì mó sǔn biàn dùn.Blades become dull from wear after prolonged use.
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