syun2 hou3損耗损耗
Jyutpingsyun2 hou3
Yalesyún hou
Definition
To wear out, wear down, or degrade in performance or quality through use.
neutralworkhealth
How it's used
Focuses on the gradual degradation of physical objects or systems due to continuous use or friction. While it often refers to mechanical parts, it is also frequently applied to human health or energy levels when someone is overworking. It carries a sense of inevitable decline rather than sudden breakage.
Examples
The machine has been used for a long time, and the parts are worn out severely.
If you train like this all the time, your body will suffer a lot of wear and tear.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 損壞, which implies a sudden, specific break or malfunction. 損耗 is a process of gradual deterioration over time, whereas 損壞 describes the state of being broken.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
