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The character "磋" originates from the art of jade working, where it specifically referred to the fine grinding and polishing of stone or jade to achieve a smooth surface, and it is structurally composed of the semantic element "石" meaning stone, indicating its material association, paired with the phonetic element "差" which suggests pronunciation while also implicitly conveying the notion of gradually eliminating imperfections. Its meaning initially remained closely tied to this physical process of abrasion and refinement, but through classical usage, particularly in the compound "切磋", it began to acquire a metaphorical layer, extending from the meticulous shaping of jade to the careful deliberation and discursive exchange aimed at honing ideas or skills. This semantic expansion allowed the character to occupy a space describing intellectual or consultative refinement, thereby retaining its core concept of improvement while shifting its primary context from a tangible craft to an abstract, interpersonal activity.
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双方需要磋商。
我们磋商了合作事宜。
两国代表进行友好磋商。
公司内部经常磋商业务。
通过多次磋商，我们达成了协议。
在会议上，双方磋商了贸易条款。
他们经常切磋技艺。
经过深入磋商，双方终于解决了分歧。