Definition
磨合 (móhé) means 'to break in' or 'to wear in' — the gradual process of parts or people adapting to each other through use. Unlike 磨 (mó, general grinding/rubbing) or 磨损 (mósǔn, wearing out/damage), 磨合 implies a positive adjustment that makes things work better together, like a new engine or a team.
verb
to break into wear in
Examples
- 磨合。Xīn chē xūyào mó hé yí duàn shíjiān cáinéng kāi de kuài.A new car needs a break-in period before it can be driven fast.
- 磨合。Tāmen liǎng ge rén de xìnggé hái xūyào mànmàn mó hé.The two of them still need to gradually adjust their personalities to each other.
- 磨合，。Zhège tuánduì jīngguò yí gè yuè de mó hé, gōngzuò biàn de gèngjiā shùnlì.After a month of breaking in, this team's work has become smoother.
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