About
The character "枯" is structured with the semantic component "木", indicating its association with wood or trees, and the phonetic component "古", which provides pronunciation and contributes a sense of antiquity. This combination etymologically suggests the condition of wood that has aged and lost its moisture, leading to the core meaning of dryness or withering. Initially describing the desiccation of plant life, the term's application gradually extended to encompass any object or substance that has become dry, and it later acquired metaphorical uses in contexts denoting dullness or a lack of vitality.
Etymology Hide
Example Sentences Hide
小草枯黄了。
树木在秋天枯萎。
枯枝在风中摇摆。
长期干旱导致井枯。
他的声音枯涩无力。
经济枯竭让人担忧。
她的创作灵感枯竭了。
这片土地因缺水而枯荒。