No. 7,379 in Chinese
芽
Bud; sprout.
In a sentence
春天来了,树枝上开始长出新的芽。
Spring has come, and new buds start to sprout on the branches.
In this sentence, '芽' refers to plant sprouts or buds that grow on trees during spring, emphasizing its biological nature.
她的创意如同一颗新芽,正在成长。
Her creativity is like a new bud, growing steadily.
Here, '芽' is used metaphorically to represent a new idea or concept that is developing and flourishing.
我喜欢喝带着芽尖的绿茶,味道更加清新。
I enjoy drinking green tea with tips, which tastes fresher.
In this context, '芽' indicates the tips of tea leaves, often considered delicate and flavorful parts.
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