邂
thank; wither; decline; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 13 examplesverb
to thank; to express gratitude
Most common usage. Often used with double object patterns or in set phrases.
I must thank you properly.
He thanked me many times.
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to visit personally to express thanks
verb
to wither; to fade; to decline
Used for flowers, leaves, or metaphorically for youth/beauty. Often used in literary contexts.
All the flowers have withered.
The spring blossoms faded all too quickly.
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metabolism; the new replaces the old
verb
to decline; to refuse politely
formalMore formal and polite than 拒绝. Often used in formal correspondence or polite conversation.
He declined all interviews.
I beg to be excused. (polite refusal of a task)
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to close the door and refuse visitors
verb
to apologize; to make amends
formalFormal usage, often in set phrases or historical/literary contexts.
He personally came to the door to apologize.
To take the blame and personally apologize.
noun
surname Xie
Common Chinese surname. Historical variants include 谢, 謝.
Mr. Xie is a famous poet.
The Xie family is a prominent local clan.