琢磨 (zuó mo): to carve and polish (jade); to polish and refine a literary work; to ponder; to mull over; to think through; Taiwan pr. [zhuo2 mo2]

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Meaning: to carve and polish (jade); to polish and refine a literary work; to ponder; to mull over; to think through; Taiwan pr. [zhuo2 mo2]
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

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After three months of carving and polishing by the craftsman, this piece of Hetian jade finally became an exquisite jade pendant.

Every jade carving displayed in the museum has been carefully carved and polished; their luster is warm and smooth, which is admirable.

He learned the craft of jade carving and polishing when he was young, and now he has opened his own studio.

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