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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
磨合móhéto break inHSK 7, v, 22 strokes, rank #29781, Very Hard
磨合móhéto wear inHSK 7, v, 22 strokes, rank #29781, Very Hard
móhé(mo2he2) T2
  1. 1to break in
  2. 2to wear in
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March 24, 2026

磨合móhé(mo2he2)

磨合 refers to the process of breaking in or wearing in a new object or system, often used in contexts such as machinery, vehicles, or personal relationships. It implies a gradual adjustment period where things become smoother and more efficient through use and experience.

Strokes22Frequency#29781DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 磨合 is often applied in the context of teamwork, where individuals need to adjust to each other's working styles before achieving harmony and efficiency.

Memory Tip

Imagine a new shoe (磨) that feels stiff and uncomfortable. As you wear it (合) more, it starts to fit perfectly. The '磨' (mó) looks like a shoe being worn down, and '合' (hé) sounds like 'fit together', helping you remember that磨合 is about things fitting better over time.

Meanings of 磨合

móhé(mo2he2)
1to break in
2to wear in
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About 磨合

磨合Simplified
22Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#29781Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 磨合

Quick Contrast

磨合 (móhé) vs 适应 (shìyìng) — use 磨合 when referring specifically to the gradual adjustment of objects or systems, while 适应 applies more broadly to adapting to new conditions or environments.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 磨合 with similar terms like 适应 (shìyìng), which means to adapt rather than break in. 磨合 is more informal and often used in everyday conversations rather than formal writing. Be mindful of the tones, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 磨合 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to processes and adjustments, such as 适应 (shìyìng) and 调整 (tiáozhěng). Students should focus on using it in practical scenarios, like discussing experiences with new technology or personal relationships.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 磨合 with the term 嫌弃 (xiánqì), which means to reject or dislike something. For example, saying '我对这件事感到磨合' (I feel磨合 about this matter) is incorrect; instead, you could say, '我希望能与团队磨合得更好' (I hope to break in better with the team).

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Component Characters

磨móto rub
HSK 716 strokes石
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合gěto close
HSK 56 strokes口
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How to say to break in in Chinese

“to break in” in Chinese is磨合móhé

磨合 refers to the process of breaking in or wearing in a new object or system, often used in contexts such as machinery, vehicles, or personal relationships. It implies a gradual adjustment period where things become smoother and more efficient through use and experience.

When to use 磨合

Common mistakes include confusing 磨合 with similar terms like 适应 (shìyìng), which means to adapt rather than break in. 磨合 is more informal and often used in everyday conversations rather than formal writing. Be mindful of the tones, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning.

磨合 or something close to it

磨合 (móhé) vs 适应 (shìyìng) — use 磨合 when referring specifically to the gradual adjustment of objects or systems, while 适应 applies more broadly to adapting to new conditions or environments.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 磨合 with the term 嫌弃 (xiánqì), which means to reject or dislike something. For example, saying '我对这件事感到磨合' (I feel磨合 about this matter) is incorrect; instead, you could say, '我希望能与团队磨合得更好' (I hope to break in better with the team).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 磨合

You can say, '这台机器还需要磨合才能正常运行' (This machine still needs to be broken in to operate normally).

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