磋磨

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   to polish and rub

   • zhèkuàiyùshíxūyàozǐxìcuōmó.

     这块玉石需要仔细磋磨。🔊

     This piece of jade needs to be carefully polished.

2. 貳动verb

   (fig.) to torment; to torture

   • tābèishēnghuócuōmódébùchéngyàngzi.

     他被生活磋磨得不成样子。🔊

     He was worn down by life until he was barely recognizable.

3. 參动verb

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

   • wǒmenyīqǐcuōmózhègejìhuà.

     我们一起磋磨这个计划。🔊

     We discussed together to refine this plan.