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The character "磨" is etymologically constructed from the phonetic component "麻" and the semantic element "石", directly linking it to stone-based actions, initially referring specifically to grinding or polishing with a stone implement. Its primary meaning of physical abrasion, as in sharpening blades or milling grain, gradually broadened to encompass metaphorical applications such as the gradual erosion of materials, persistent endeavor, or the act of dawdling, thereby extending its utility from concrete processes to abstract notions of time and effort. This semantic evolution shows how the character's foundational structure continued to inform its expanding range of uses.
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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。