cuō​mó

to polish

cuō​mó to polish

  1. to polish
    (bound form) to polish or grind bone, horn, or ivory into tools or ornaments; to polish or smooth a surface
  2. verb
    to rub
    to rub; to grind; to polish; to sharpen; to wear down; to press against another object

cuō​mó to discuss

  1. [deliberate]
    (bound form) to deliberate; to consult or discuss repeatedly, as in 磋商 cuō​shāng or 切磋 qiē​cuō
  2. verb
    to rub
    to rub; to grind; to polish; to sharpen; to wear down; to press against another object

cuō​mó to torment

  1. to polish
    (bound form) to polish or grind bone, horn, or ivory into tools or ornaments; to polish or smooth a surface
  2. to pester
    to pester; to bother; to annoy someone persistently; to trouble