zhuó mó

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Source form: 琢磨
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to carve and polish (jade) / to polish and refine a literary work
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

琢磨 琢磨 [zhuo2 mo2] /to carve and polish (jade)/to polish and refine a literary work/

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zuó mo

All readings
Source form: 琢磨
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to ponder / to mull over / to think through / Taiwan pr. [zhuó mó]
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

琢磨 琢磨 [zuo2 mo5] /to ponder/to mull over/to think through/Taiwan pr. [zhuo2 mo2]/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 琢
    zhuó

    to cut (gems)

    zuó

    used in 琢磨[zuó mo] / Taiwan pr. [zhuó]

  • 磨
    mó

    to rub / to grind / to polish / to sharpen / to wear down / to die out / to waste time / to pester / to insist

    mò

    grindstone / to grind / to turn round

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