- to carve and polish (jade)
- to polish and refine a literary work
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to carve and polish (jade)
- to polish and refine a literary work
This meaning refers to the literal action of shaping and refining jade stones, which is a traditional craft in Chinese culture.
He spent a lot of time carving and polishing this beautiful piece of jade.
The craftsman carefully carved and polished every detail to showcase the luster of the jade.
This meaning indicates the process of enhancing and perfecting a piece of writing, making it more articulate and well-crafted.
She spent several months polishing and refining the article to make it more vivid.
The writer always refines his work before publication to ensure quality.
Generated collocations (experimental)
zhuó mó琢磨shì qing事情to ponder over matterszhuó mó琢磨sī xiǎng思想to refine thoughtszhuó mó琢磨wèn tí问题to think through problemszhuó mó琢磨yǔ yán语言to polish languagezhuó mó琢磨zuò pǐn作品to refine a literary workzhuó mó琢磨jì qiǎo技巧to hone skillszhuó mó琢磨shí jiān时间to deliberate timezhuó mó琢磨fāng shì方式to consider methodszhuó mó琢磨xì jié细节to work on detailsfǎn fù反复zhuó mó琢磨to repeatedly ponderzhuó mó琢磨rén shēng人生to contemplate life