Chinese

kūwēi
Meaning: to wither; to shrivel; to wilt
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

因為很久沒下雨,花園裡的花都枯萎了。
因为很久没下雨,花园里的花都枯萎了。
Because it hasn't rained for a long time, the flowers in the garden have all withered.
這場乾旱導致當地的農作物全部枯萎了。
This drought caused all the local crops to wither.
長期的旱災導致農作物枯萎。
The long-term drought caused the crops to wither.

Usage Notes

Typically refers to plants losing moisture and dying, but can be used metaphorically for spirit or heart.

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