Definition
磨光 is a resultative verb compound (V + result) meaning 'to polish something to a smooth, shiny finish'. The first character 磨 gives the action of rubbing or grinding, and 光 indicates the result — smooth, glossy, bright. You can also use potential complements: 磨得光 (can be polished smooth) and 磨不光 (cannot be polished smooth).
r.v.
to polish (until glossy/smooth)to burnish
Examples
- 磨光。Tā bǎ zhè kuài yùshí mò guāng le.He polished this piece of jade until it was glossy.
- 磨光。Gōngrén yòng shāzhǐ bǎ biǎomiàn mò guāng le.The worker used sandpaper to polish the surface smooth.
- 磨光。Zhè jiàn tóngqì yǐjīng bèi mò guāng le.This bronze artifact has already been polished smooth.
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