芽 (yá) - bud, sprout, shoot & to germinate
芽 · yá
bud, sprout, shoot;
to germinate;
beginning stage of development
bud, sprout, shootto germinatebeginning stage of development
Usage highlights
sproutbudgerminationbean sprouttea budseedling
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The seeds have sprouted (发芽).
- Spring brings new buds (新芽).
- Tea is made from young tea leaves (茶芽).
- This is the budding stage of development (萌芽阶段).
Collocations
- sprout(发芽)
- bud(芽孢)
- germination(萌芽)
- bean sprout(豆芽)
- tea bud(茶芽)
- seedling(芽苗)
Idioms
- The sprout breaks through the soil(破土而出)
- Spring shoots emerge after rain(雨后春笋)
- The budding stage of development(萌芽阶段)
Cultural background
FAQ- In Chinese culture, buds symbolize new beginnings, growth, and potential.
- The character appears in agricultural contexts and metaphors for early development stages.
- Bean sprouts (豆芽) are a common vegetable in Chinese cuisine.