Chinese

Meaning: withered; dried up; dull
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

牆角的那棵植物已經枯萎了。
墙角的那棵植物已经枯萎了。
The plant in the corner has already withered.
他用大斧頭砍斷了那棵枯樹。
He used a large axe to chop down that dead tree.
花朵逐漸枯萎了。
The flowers are gradually withering.

Usage Notes

Refers to plants losing moisture, water sources drying up, or a lack of interest.

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