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磋磨

cuō mó

2-character word

What 磋磨 means

1. to polish and rub
2. (fig.) to torment; to torture
3. (fig.) to engage in discussion to hone an idea or skill

The characters in 磋磨

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

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