切磋 (qiē cuō): to compare notes; to learn from one another; to swap pointers

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to compare notes; to learn from one another; to swap pointers
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

to compare notes
to learn from one another
to swap pointers

Chinese explanation

原指加工玉石、骨器等，后来比喻朋友、同行之间互相讨论、交流，指出彼此的优缺点，共同提高。常用于学习、技艺或学术方面，如切磋学问、切磋球技。

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HSK 5

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Example sentences

To prepare for next week's debate competition, my teammates and I gather every evening to compare notes and point out the flaws in each other's arguments.

The two veteran chess players played and compared notes on chess skills in the park, attracting many passersby to stop and watch.

At this academic symposium, scholars from different countries compared notes and shared their research findings; the atmosphere was very lively.

The coach arranged a scrimmage between new and old players, aiming to let the young players compare notes with veterans in real games and quickly improve their skills.

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