mo4劘
Jyutpingmo4
Yalemòh
Definition
To whittle; to shave or pare down wood or other materials with a knife.
writtendaily actions
How it's used
This character is rarely used in modern daily speech and is often replaced by more common verbs like 削. It specifically implies the action of shaving off thin layers or sharpening something by scraping, rather than cutting through completely. You will mostly encounter it in literary contexts or descriptions of traditional craftsmanship.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 磨, which means to grind or polish. While 磨 involves rubbing a surface to make it smooth or sharp, 劘 focuses on the removal of material to shape an object.
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Grammar guides
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