萌芽 meaning and pronunciation

萌芽
Simplified/traditional word

萌芽 English definition

méng yá
  • sprout
  • germ of a plant

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  • 萌 (méng): to sprout; to bud; to have a strong affection for (slang); adorable (loanword from Japanese 萌え moe, slang describing affection for a cute character);
  • 芽 (yá): bud; sprout;