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The character "磨" is structured with the component 麻 positioned above 石, where 石 signifies stone and 麻 provides phonetic guidance while also implying a coarse texture, together conveying the action of grinding. Its etymology centers on the physical process of abrasion or polishing using a stone tool, a meaning that was primary in early usage. From this concrete basis, the character's semantic scope widened to include analogous actions such as sharpening edges through friction, delaying as if wearing down time, and afflicting via continual pressure or annoyance. The form of the character, with its components intact, has directly indicated these associations throughout its historical application.
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磨刀不误砍柴工。
他总是喜欢在做事前磨蹭半天。
妈妈用石磨磨出了新鲜的豆浆。
多年的苦难磨炼了他坚强的意志。
学习书法需要耐心地磨墨。
他晚上睡觉有磨牙的习惯。
这套繁琐的审批程序真是磨人。
岁月的磨蚀让石碑上的字迹变得模糊。