槁
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Meaning: dried up
💡 Imagine a gao (槁) tree that has gone dry and brittle.
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Character Story & Explanation
槁 (gǎo) depicts a tree (木) that has withered. Its original meaning is 'dried up' or 'withered', often describing plants or trees that have lost moisture and vitality. In classical texts, it can also metaphorically refer to a person's emaciated or lifeless state. The character appears in idioms like '枯槁' (kū gǎo) meaning 'withered' or 'haggard'. It is not commonly used in modern daily conversation but appears in literary and medical contexts.
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