nèn yádictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
tender shoots
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

嫩芽 嫩芽 [nen4 ya2] /tender shoots/

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  • 嫩
    nèn

    young and tender / (of food) tender; lightly cooked / (of color) light / (of a person) inexperienced; unskilled

  • 芽
    yá

    bud / sprout

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