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attrition in Chinese

attrition in Chinese is 磨损 — attrition means a gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.

attrition in Chinese

磨损
noun
Pronounced: mó sǔn
Grinding down or wearing away by friction.

What does "attrition" mean?

  1. noun A gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.
    "The department shrank through attrition rather than layoffs."
  2. noun The physical wearing away of a surface by friction or grinding.
    "The rock face showed signs of attrition from centuries of wind and sand."

attrition in a sentence

  • The department shrank through attrition rather than layoffs.
  • Years of attrition wore the army down before the final battle.
  • The rock face showed signs of attrition from centuries of wind and sand.

Common Chinese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "attrition" in Chinese?

"attrition" in Chinese is 磨损. attrition means: A gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.

How do you pronounce 磨损?

"attrition" in Chinese is 磨损, pronounced "mó sǔn".

How do you use "attrition" in a sentence?

Example: "The department shrank through attrition rather than layoffs." In Chinese, "attrition" is 磨损.

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