Definition
萎 (wēi) is a bound morpheme (b.f.) — it cannot stand alone as a word but appears in compounds meaning 'to wither, shrivel, or atrophy'. Common words include 枯萎 (to wilt), 萎缩 (to atrophy, shrink), and 萎靡 (listless, depressed). You'll encounter it in botanical, medical, and figurative contexts.
b.f.
withershrivelatrophy (bound morpheme used in compounds)
Examples
- 。Zhíwù kūwēi de xiànxiàng zài gānhàn dìqū hěn chángjiàn.The phenomenon of plants withering is common in dry areas.
- 。Chángqī wòchuáng huì dǎozhì jīròu wēisuō.Long-term bed rest can cause muscle atrophy.
- ，。Tā zuìjìn jīngshén wēimǐ, shénme dōu bù xiǎng zuò.He's been feeling listless lately and doesn't want to do anything.
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