cuō​mó

to polish

磋磨 cuō​mó
to polish
to rub and polish jade, stone, or horn; also describes refining an idea or skill through practice and study
to discuss
to engage in deep discussion and exchange ideas with others to improve or refine something; literary form of 切磋 qiē​cuō
to torment
(colloquial) to make someone suffer; to torture or torment someone

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