磋磨

cuō mó

Dictionary entry

to polish and rub

What does 磋磨 mean?

磋磨 (cuō mó) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to polish and rub

2(fig.) to torment; to torture

3(fig.) to engage in discussion to hone an idea or skill

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磋cuō(old) to polish bones, horns, ivory etc into tools · (bound form) to deliberate; to consult 磨móto rub · to grind

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磋磨

cuō mó

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