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The character 琢, which retains the same form in both traditional and simplified systems, is structured with the semantic component 王, indicating its association with jade, and the phonetic component 豖. Its core meaning has consistently related to the act of carving or cutting jade, directly derived from this compositional logic. Over time, this specific sense expanded into a more abstract and figurative meaning, applying to the careful refinement or polishing of objects, skills, or literary compositions, as seen in the compound 琢磨. This extended usage maintains a conceptual link to the meticulous work of a jade craftsman.
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我在琢磨这件事。
工匠琢玉很精细。
我们需要琢磨新方法。
他整天琢磨如何改进。
这块玉石被琢成了艺术品。
琢磨问题需要耐心。
经过反复琢磨，他找到了答案。
在专家的精心琢磨下，这块宝石焕发光彩。