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friction

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

mo2ca1 mócā

Meaning


Primary

friction

Alternatives

rubbing, rub, to rub

Mnemonic


摩擦 Friction occurs when you 摩 rub or 擦 scrub two things together.

Usage


鞋子 和 地板 之间 有 摩擦。

There is friction between the shoes and the floor.

他们 之间 发生 了 摩擦。

There was friction between them.

摩擦 会 产生 热量。

Friction generates heat.