To wither / atrophy
Both words describe decline or loss of vitality.
萎 (wěi): To wither — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
HSK 3.0:Recognition 7-9
HSK 3.0Recognition 7-9
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A plant (艹) that a woman (女) tends but still wilts (委) — to wither or fade.
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Both words describe decline or loss of vitality.
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 萎 is used in context
He looks very depressed recently
Economic shrinkage led to rising unemployment
These flowers withered due to lack of water