磋 Stroke Order

磋 [cuō] 1. In ancient times, this term referred to the processing of ivory into artifacts, which has since evolved to signify careful discussion or deliberation. Examples include: - 切磋 (qiēcuō) - to discuss and deliberate. - 磋商 (cuōshāng) - to consult or confer. 2. Definitions: - (Verb) - [Original Meaning]: 1. To slip and fall (see "广韵"). 2. To create artifacts from bones or horns. - [Character Formation]: Pictophonetic; composed of the radical for stone (石) and the phonetic element 存 (cuō). 3. Meanings: -磨治象牙。泛指磨治器物: Grind ivory; generally refers to grinding or refining artifacts. -研讨。相互仔细地研究或讨论: Consult; to study or discuss critically and mutually. 4. Examples: - 磋磨 - (to grind artifacts) - 磋琢 - (to refine and carve artifacts) - 磋切 - (to rub against; metaphorically compare) 5. References: - “广韵”: "Processing ivory is called 磋." - “尔雅”: "Bones are referred to as 切, ivory as 磋, jade as 琢, and stone as 磨." - “论衡·量知”: "Through cutting, grinding, and polishing, treasures are produced." - “诗·卫风·淇奥”: "As precise as cutting and refining." 6. Additional Usages: - 磋商 - (consult, collaborate) - 磋切 - (to discuss mutually; akin to 磋商) - 磋摩 - (to consider and study)