切磋琢磨 qiē cuō zhuó mó

DEFINITIONS

  1. lit. cutting and polishing (idiom)
  2. fig. to learn by exchanging ideas or experiences

CHARACTERS

切 qiē
HSK 4
cut, mince, slice, carve
磋 cuō
HSK 6
polish, buff; scrutinize
琢 zhuó
HSK 6
polish jade; cut jade
磨 mó
HSK 6
grind; polish; rub; wear out; a millstone