观摩

guānmó · HSK 7

view and emulate

👀 观摩 = 观 observe + 摩 rub/study closely = watch others and learn by copying

观 means to observe or view; 摩 means to rub against, hence to study by close contact. Together: you watch experts at work and emulate their methods, like an apprentice learning a craft hands-on.

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