枯萎 (kū wěi): to wilt; to wither; wilted; withered; drained; enervated; exhausted

This summer was too hot; we forgot to water the flowers on the balcony, and after just three days they all wilted.

Autumn arrived, and the leaves in the park slowly turned yellow and withered, blown to the ground by the wind.

The doctor told him that if he continued to eat no vegetables or fruit, his body would gradually wither like a plant lacking water.

Because of long-term overtime, the smile on her face gradually faded, and she looked utterly exhausted.

This pot of orchids has already wilted, its leaves are as dry as paper; I'm afraid it can't be saved.

After the war ended, the vitality of this city seemed to wither overnight; no more children's laughter could be heard on the streets.