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title: "Moca Meaning: 摩擦 (mócā) Means “to rub”"
description: "摩擦 (mócā) means “to rub; friction”. Hear its tones, see what 摩 and 擦 each mean and a real sentence that uses it."
canonical: "https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/moca"
published: "2026-10-21"
updated: "2026-11-06"
author: "Mandarin The Wild"
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# What does 摩擦 mean?

猫头鹰māotóuyīngowl

摩擦 mócā

## to rub; friction

## It can also mean

- clash; conflict

## Its characters

1. 摩 mó to rub
2. 擦 cā to wipe

## In a sentence

鞋底和地面之间有摩擦。 There is friction between the sole and the ground.

[More about 摩擦](https://mandarinthewild.com/words/%E6%91%A9%E6%93%A6)

## More words with 摩 or 擦

- [按摩 ànmó](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/anmo)
- [摩托车 mótuōchē](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/motuoche)

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