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The character "凋" is etymologically derived from the concept of withering caused by cold, as seen in its composition where the "冫" component denotes ice or cold and "周" primarily functions as a phonetic element. Originally, the character specifically described the physical decay of plants due to frost, but its meaning gradually broadened to include general decline or fading, such as in populations, vitality, or abstract conditions. The structural arrangement of "冫" and "周" has consistently reflected this core association with cold-induced deterioration while allowing for expanded semantic applications over time.
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花园里的花儿凋谢了。
秋天树叶凋零。
寒冷的冬天让花草凋谢。
战争后经济凋敝。
他的梦想随着时间凋零了。
由于缺乏照顾，这些植物逐渐凋谢。
那个古老的文化正在慢慢凋零。
在严酷的环境下，不止是植物，连人的希望也会凋谢。