打磨 dǎmó to polish
to polish; to burnish; to shine
How to remember 打磨: 打 hit + 磨 millstone = to polish.
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How it is used
- To polish, sand or grind smooth - 打磨家具 (dǎmó jiājù) sand down furniture, 打磨刀刃 hone a blade.
- Also figurative: 打磨技艺 (dǎmó jìyì) refine one's craft through repeated effort.