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磋磨

Mandarin · pinyin cuō mó

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

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磋: cuō · polish, buff; scrutinize
磨: mó · grind; polish; rub; wear out; a millstone

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1–2 · cuo1 mo2

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