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    Expressing 'to rub' or 'friction' with 摩擦 (mócā)

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    Explanation

    摩擦 (mócā) means 'to rub' or 'friction.' As a verb, it describes the action of rubbing surfaces together. As a noun, it refers to friction, either physical or figurative (such as interpersonal conflict). For example, 摩擦的感觉 means 'the feeling of friction.'

    Examples

    • 他用手摩擦双臂，试图让自己暖和起来。

      Tā yòng shǒu mócā shuāng bì, shìtú ràng zìjǐ nuǎnhuo qǐlái.

      He rubbed his arms with his hands, trying to warm himself up.

    • 轮胎和地面之间的摩擦力很大。

      Lúntāi hé dìmiàn zhījiān de mócālì hěn dà.

      The friction between the tire and the ground is very strong.

    • 他们之间最近有一些摩擦，关系不太好。

      Tāmen zhījiān zuìjìn yǒu yīxiē mócā, guānxi bú tài hǎo.

      There has been some friction between them recently, and their relationship is not very good.

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