Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
磨
mó, mò
Description
"磨"这个字有两个读音。读mó的时候，意思是把东西磨得更光、更锋利，比如磨刀。
The character "磨" has two pronunciations. When read as mó, it means to grind something to make it smoother or sharper, like sharpening a knife.
读mò的时候，一般是名词，指用来磨米、磨面的石头工具。
When read as mò, it is usually a noun referring to a stone tool used for grinding rice or flour.
Meanings
磨mó
to rub, grind, or sharpen
他把刀磨得很锋利。
He sharpened the knife very sharp.
磨mó
to waste time; dawdle; pester
别磨时间了，我们快走吧。
Stop wasting time, let's go quickly.
磨mò
a mill; grinding stone
这个石磨很旧了。
This stone mill is very old.
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Notes
- Pronunciation
磨 is mó for the verb (grind/sharpen), mò for the noun (mill/millstone).
- Nuance
磨mó can also mean to pester or waste time, common in casual speech.
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