切磋琢磨 qiē cuō zhuó mó

fig. to learn by exchanging ideas or experiences

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

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

Characters

Character Meaning
切 qiē HSK 4
close to; definitely; absolutely (not)
磋 cuō HSK 6
deliberate; to polish
琢 zhuó HSK 6
see 琢磨zuó mo; to cut (gems)
磨 mó HSK 6
to rub; to grind; to waste time