yá
芽 (yá) is a Chinese word meaning “bud; sprout”.
Meanings
- 1bud
- 2sprout
- Part of speech
- noun
Related words
麦芽malt发芽(of a seed) to germinate萌芽(of a seed) to germinate豆芽bean sprout嫩芽tender shoots麦芽糖maltose (sweet syrup)胚芽bud豆芽菜bean sprouts芽孢endospore侧芽axillary bud催芽to induce germination of seeds (e.g. by soaking in water); to encourage sprouting of tubers or cuttings (e.g. by applying warmth or chemicals)叶芽leaf bud