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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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