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枯

kū

Description

“枯”这个字常常用来说树木、花草没有水,死了或者要死了。

The character "枯" is often used to describe trees, flowers, or plants that have no water and are dead or dying.

我们很少单独用它,一般会说“枯萎”或者“干枯”。

We rarely use it alone; usually, we say "枯萎" or "干枯".

Meanings

枯kū

withered; dried up (of plants)

这些花已经枯了。

These flowers have withered.

枯kū

to wither; to dry up

没有水,草很快就枯了。

Without water, the grass withers quickly.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    rarely used alone; usually part of compounds like 枯萎 or 干枯.

  • Etymology

    木 (tree) radical shows its link to plants and wood.

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