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to sprout · to shoot · to bud

萌发
méng fā
m+éng·2nd tonef+ā·1st tone
WordHSK 7-9
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Synonyms
Synonyms
(of a seed) to germinate · (of a plant) to sprout; to bud · sprout; bud · (also used figuratively)萌芽méng yáto sprout · (fig.) to emerge萌动méng dòngto burgeon · to produce · to conceive · to be in the initial stage萌生méng shēng(of a seed) to germinate · (of a plant) to sprout; to bud · (fig.) (of an idea or plan etc) to start to develop发芽fā yá
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