凋谢 (diāo xiè) — to wither, to wilt (of flowers, leaves, etc.)
Definition
凋谢 describes the natural withering and falling of flowers or leaves over time. Compared with 枯萎 (a state — already dry and shriveled), 凋谢 emphasizes the process of fading and dropping.
verb
to witherto wilt (of flowers, leaves, etc.)
Examples
- 凋谢。Zhè xiē huā dū diāo xiè le.All these flowers have withered.
- ，凋谢。Qiū tiān dào le, shù yè kāi shǐ diāo xiè.Autumn has arrived, and the leaves begin to wither.
- 凋谢。Měi lì de qīng chūn bú huì qīng yì diāo xiè.Beautiful youth does not easily wither.
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