Definition
磨擦 (mó cā) is a less common variant spelling of 摩擦 (mó cā), both meaning 'to rub, to cause friction' or 'friction' (verb/noun). In modern Chinese, 摩擦 is vastly more common. You may encounter 磨擦 in older texts or in specialized contexts such as physics or engineering. As a verb, it describes physical rubbing, or figuratively, interpersonal friction or conflict.
v
to rubto cause friction
Examples
- 磨擦。Zhè liǎng gè biǎomiàn xiānghù mó cā huì chǎnshēng rèliàng.These two surfaces rubbing against each other will produce heat.
- 磨擦。Gōngzuò zhōng nánmiǎn yǔ tóngshì fāshēng mó cā.At work, it's inevitable to have friction with colleagues.
- 磨擦。Tā yòng shǒu mó cā yǎnjīng.He rubbed his eyes with his hand.
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