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    Expressing "to grind" with 磨 (mó)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    磨 + 成 + Result / 磨 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 磨 (mó, second tone) means "to grind," "to polish," or "to sharpen" through friction or abrasion. It is used for actions like sharpening a knife, polishing a surface, or grinding something into fine particles by rubbing.

    Examples

    • 他正在院子里磨刀呢。

      tā zhèngzài yuànzi lǐ mó dāo ne.

      He's sharpening a knife in the yard.

    • 这块玉需要反复打磨才能变得光滑。

      zhè kuài yù xūyào fǎnfù dǎmó cái néng biàn de guānghuá.

      This piece of jade needs to be polished repeatedly to become smooth.

    • 你把这块木板再磨一磨，表面就平了。

      nǐ bǎ zhè kuài mùbǎn zài mó yī mó, biǎomiàn jiù píng le.

      Sand this wooden board a bit more and the surface will be smooth.

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