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萌芽 (méng yá): (of a seed) to germinate; (of a plant) to sprout; to bud; sprout; bud; (also used figuratively)

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HSK 7verb, noun

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Pinyin
Meaning
(of a seed) to germinate; (of a plant) to sprout; to bud; sprout; bud; (also used figuratively)
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb, noun
HSK level
HSK 7

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  • (of a seed) to germinate
  • (of a plant) to sprout
  • to bud
  • sprout
  • bud
  • (also used figuratively)

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HSK 7

bud

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