凋 diāo withered
withered; fallen
How to remember 凋: 冫 ice + 周 week = withered. The ice storm lasts a whole week, and when Grandma finally opens the garden door every rose is withered.
Component breakdown
凋 = 冫 ice + 周 week
- 冫 ice
- 周 week
- ⺆ outer limits
- 𠮷 foul mouth
The ice storm lasts a whole week, and when Grandma finally opens the garden door every rose is withered.
How it is used
- To wither and fall - of flowers and leaves - 凋谢 (diāoxiè) to wilt/wither, 凋零 (diāolíng) to fade and fall.
- Figuratively of decline - 凋敝 (diāobì) (of economy/life) depressed and destitute.
- Literary tone; evokes decay and the passing of vitality.