xiāo​mó

to while away

  • created sense approved 消磨 · xiāo​mó · to wear down — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    xiāo​mó

    to wear down

    to gradually sap or whittle away (one's will, spirit, or energy)

    消 (literal) → 消 · xiāo · to eliminate 磨 (literal) → 磨 · mó · to rub

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  • created sense approved 消磨 · xiāo​mó · to while away — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    xiāo​mó

    to while away

    to idle away, kill, or pass time

    消 (literal) → 消 · xiāo · to while away 磨 (literal) → 磨 · mó · to dawdle

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  • created sense approved 消磨 · xiāo​mó · to consume — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    xiāo​mó

    to consume

    to gradually use up or waste away (property, wealth, or supplies)

    消 (literal) → 消 · xiāo · to consume 磨 (literal) → 磨 · mó · to rub

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