สึกหรอ

Explanation

The core image is gradual loss of material, condition, or performance through repeated use, friction, or age. It is commonly used for tires, machinery, components, floors, shoe soles, and structures. In a phrase such as ที่สึกหรอ, it modifies a noun with the meaning “worn.” Adding การ creates the noun การสึกหรอ, meaning “wear” or “wear and tear.” The word usually refers to physical wear, but it can also be applied figuratively to the body becoming worn down by age or prolonged strain.

Usage

Common in vehicle and machinery maintenance, inspections, warranty terms, and building management. It is also used in everyday conversation for things such as worn tires, shoe soles, or household surfaces.

Caution

Unlike เสีย, which can mean that something has broken or stopped working, and ชำรุด, which describes a damaged or defective condition, สึกหรอ specifically suggests gradual wear. For chemical or rust-related corrosion, กัดกร่อน is usually more appropriate. The final หรอ here is not the colloquial question word หรอ／เหรอ (“really?” or “is that so?”).

1 wear down synonyms

• ชำรุด

  chamrút damaged

  ชำรุด describes something damaged, defective, or no longer functioning properly. สึกหรอ focuses on gradual wear rather than a sudden break or failure.

• สึกกร่อน

  สึกกร่อน emphasizes a surface being gradually eroded or eaten away. สึกหรอ is broader and is commonly used for wear caused by use, friction, or age.

• เสื่อมสภาพ

  เสื่อมสภาพ broadly means to decline in condition or quality. สึกหรอ more specifically suggests physical wear and loss of material or performance over time.