| 萌芽HSK 6 | méng yá | to sprout (lit. or fig.); to bud; to germinate; germ; seed; bud | |
| 发芽 | fā yá | to germinate | |
| 嫩芽 | nèn yá | soft shoot | |
| 胚芽 | pēi yá | bud; sprout; germ | |
| 新芽 | xīn yá | sprout; bud |
| 1 | The explanation begins with the apical bud. | |
| 2 | The trees are starting to bud in spring. | |
| 3 | Seeds need sufficient sunlight and water to germinate and grow. | |
| 4 | Bean sprouts are a soy product made from sprouted soybeans or mung beans and are highly nutritious. |