mo4 hap6磨合
Jyutpingmo4 hap6
Yalemòh hahp
Definition
To get used to each other; to adapt to and cooperate with one another.
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
Originally a technical term for mechanical parts wearing down to fit together, this has become a standard way to describe the interpersonal friction and eventual harmony in new relationships or teams. It implies that conflict is expected and necessary for a smooth long-term partnership. It is frequently used in professional settings as well as romantic ones to describe the transition from initial awkwardness to synergy.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simple adaptation or learning, as it specifically implies a mutual, two-way process of adjustment between two or more parties. Using it to describe a single person changing their own habits alone would be incorrect.
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