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Chinese
sǔnhào
Meaning: wear and tear; depletion
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

機器運轉久了會產生損耗,平時保養可以延長設備的壽命。
机器运转久了会产生损耗,平时保养可以延长设备的寿命。
A machine that runs for a long time develops wear, while regular maintenance can extend the equipment's life.

Usage Notes

Describes the gradual loss of condition, material, or usable quantity caused by operation or use. It is common in technical, industrial, and resource-related contexts.

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