mo1 caat3 lik6摩擦力
Jyutpingmo1 caat3 lik6
Yalemō chaat lihk
Definition
Frictional force; the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.
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How it's used
Used primarily in scientific or technical contexts, this term is rarely heard in casual daily chatter unless discussing mechanics or physics. When people talk about friction in a social or metaphorical sense, such as interpersonal conflict, they prefer using 磨擦 instead of the physics-specific 摩擦力.
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gu2股gúExamples
The friction between the car wheels and the ground is very high.
Try adding some lubricant to reduce the friction.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse the physics term 摩擦力 with the social term 磨擦, which refers to interpersonal tension or conflict. While they share the same characters in some contexts, the latter is the correct choice for describing arguments or disagreements between people.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
