琢
磨
z
h
u
ó
m
ó
Definitions
1. to carve and polish (jade)
2. to polish and refine a literary work
Components
琢
zhuó
–
to cut (gems)
磨
mó
–
to rub
Related Words
切磋琢磨
qiē cuō zhuó mó
–
lit. cutting and polishing (idiom)