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    Referring to a clutch with 离合 (líhé)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    踩/松 + 离合

    Explanation

    离合 (líhé) is short for 离合器 (líhéqì), meaning 'clutch' in the context of vehicle operation. It refers to the pedal or mechanism that engages and disengages the engine from the transmission in a manual vehicle.

    Examples

    • 开手动挡的车要学会踩离合。

      Kāi shǒudòngdǎng de chē yào xuéhuì cǎi líhé.

      To drive a manual transmission car, you need to learn how to use the clutch.

    • 换挡的时候记得先踩离合。

      Huàndǎng de shíhou jìde xiān cǎi líhé.

      Remember to press the clutch first when shifting gears.

    • 他刚学车，还不太会控制离合。

      Tā gāng xué chē, hái bú tài huì kòngzhì líhé.

      He just started learning to drive and still can't quite control the clutch.

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