- 矢(arrow tip; arrowhead)RADICAL
- 委(bend; stoop down)PHONO-SEMANTIC
A short person is like a bent arrow that cannot straighten up.
(plant pathology) to become stunted
(plant pathology) to become stunted
This type of plant will become stunted.
(horticulture) to dwarf; to reduce in size (by pruning, breeding etc)
This type of tree can be dwarfed.
(fig.) to diminish the status of; to disparage
Don't diminish other people's achievements.
(fig.) to downplay
Don't diminish your own accomplishments.
A short person is like a bent arrow that cannot straighten up.
(plant pathology) to become stunted
(plant pathology) to become stunted
This type of plant will become stunted.
(horticulture) to dwarf; to reduce in size (by pruning, breeding etc)
This type of tree can be dwarfed.
(fig.) to diminish the status of; to disparage
Don't diminish other people's achievements.
(fig.) to downplay
Don't diminish your own accomplishments.
A short person is like a bent arrow that cannot straighten up.
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