枯萎

kū wěi

HSK 7–9

Meaning

干枯萎缩，指植物因缺水或衰老而失去生机。

To wither, to shrivel, referring to plants losing vitality due to lack of water or aging.

常用于描述植物凋谢，也可比喻感情、事业等衰退。

Often used to describe plants wilting, also used metaphorically for decline in emotions, careers, etc.

1 秋天到了，树叶开始枯萎。 (Autumn has arrived, and the leaves begin to wither.)
2 这盆花因为缺水已经枯萎了。 (This potted plant has withered due to lack of water.)
3 他们的爱情在时间的流逝中逐渐枯萎。 (Their love gradually withered over time.)
4 老树枯死后，那棵新苗也随之枯萎。 (After the old tree died, the new seedling withered as well.)
5 他的事业因经营不善而枯萎。 (His career withered due to poor management.)

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