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The word "雕琢" is formed by combining the character "雕", which means to carve or engrave, with the character "琢", which means to polish or refine, together denoting the process of carving a material and then polishing it to complete the work.

Word Definition - 雕琢

diāo zhuó to sculpt; to carve (jade); ornate artwork; overly elaborate prose

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