deliberate; discuss; learn from each other
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to deliberate; to discuss and study together
formalOriginally referred to the careful cutting and polishing of jade and bones. Now a metaphor for mutual consultation, discussion, and in-depth study to improve together. It implies a serious, respectful, and collaborative attitude towards learning or problem-solving.
Tā他
men们
jīng经
cháng常
yī一
qǐ起
qiē切
cuō磋
qí棋
yì艺
。
They often play chess together to learn from each other.
Zhè这
cì次
huì会
yì议
wèi为
xué学
zhě者
men们
tí提
gōng供
le了
qiē切
cuō磋
xué学
shù术
de的
jī机
huì会
。
This conference provides scholars with an opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss academic matters.
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Liǎng两
gè个
tuán团
duì队
tōng通
guò过
qiē切
cuō磋
jì技
shù术
，
gòng共
tóng同
jiě解
jué决
le了
nán难
tí题
。
The two teams solved the difficult problem together by discussing and sharing techniques.
Wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
duō多
gēn跟
tóng同
háng行
qiē切
cuō磋
，
cái才
néng能
bù不
duàn断
jìn进
bù步
。
We need to consult with peers more often in order to make continuous progress.