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To wither or dry up due to lack of water or nutrients.
植物在干旱的天气中枯萎了。
The plants withered in the dry weather.
Commonly used to describe plants or living things losing vitality.
To lose vitality or energy, often metaphorically.
他的精神在长期压力下枯萎了。
His spirit withered under prolonged stress.
Used metaphorically to describe emotional or mental decline.
Can be used to describe emotional or mental decline, not just physical withering.
Combination of 枯 (kū, meaning 'withered' or 'dry') and 萎 (wěi, meaning 'wilted' or 'withered').
Often used for plants or metaphorically for people or things losing vitality.