Definition
润滑 is a verb meaning 'to lubricate' — applying oil or grease to reduce friction in machines. It is also used figuratively to mean 'to smooth' or 'to ease' interpersonal relations, communication, or processes. When used as an adjective (e.g., 润滑油, 润滑剂), it appears in compound nouns, but the basic word itself is a verb.
v.
to lubricate (machinery)(figurative) to smoothto ease (relationships, communication)
Examples
- 润滑，。Gōngrén dìngqī gěi jīqì rùn huá, jiǎnshǎo mócā.Workers lubricate the machine regularly to reduce friction.
- 润滑。Tā de yōumògǎn néng rùn huá tuánduì de qìfēn.His sense of humor can lubricate the team's atmosphere.
- 润滑。Yǒuxiào de gōutōng kěyǐ rùn huá rénjì guānxì de mócā.Effective communication can smooth the friction in interpersonal relationships.
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