qīn​shí

erode

侵蚀 (侵蝕) qīn​shí
erode verb
to wear away or wash away by the action of natural forces like water, wind, or ice

The constant washing of the waves has eroded the rocks along the shore.

corrode verb
to destroy or wear away something gradually by chemical action or a harmful influence

Strong acid will corrode the inner walls of metal containers.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
2.50 per million appears in 1% of films
Written text
5.62 per million

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