切磋琢磨
qiē​cuō​zhuó​mó

to learn from each other

  • created reference approved 切磋琢磨 → 切磋 (see) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    切磋琢磨 qiē​cuō​zhuó​mó

    切磋 qiē​cuō

    see

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  • created sense approved 切磋琢磨 · qiē​cuō​zhuó​mó · to learn from each other — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    切磋琢磨

    qiē​cuō​zhuó​mó

    to learn from each other

    (idiom) to learn by exchanging ideas or experiences; originally referring to the processes of cutting and polishing bone, ivory, jade, and stone, it now describes people studying together or discussing a topic deeply to improve their knowledge or skills

    切磋 (literal) → 切磋 · qiē​cuō · to carve and polish 琢磨 (literal) → 琢磨 · zhuó​mó · to carve and polish

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