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How do you say "bud" in Chinese?
花蕾
huā lěi
In Chinese, "bud" is 花蕾 (huā lěi).
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Pronunciation
Try saying "huā lěi" — first tone, then third tone — where held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is dipping low then curling back up.
Writing and usage
花蕾 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
春天时，一个小芽绽放。
chūn tiān shí ， yí gè xiǎo yá zhàn fàng 。
A tiny bud opened in the spring.
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How to remember 花蕾
Let a vivid snapshot of when a tiny bud opened in the spring be your mental shortcut for "huā lěi".
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Questions about 花蕾
How do you pronounce 花蕾?
Try saying "huā lěi" — first tone, then third tone — where held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is dipping low then curling back up.
Is 花蕾 formal or casual?
花蕾 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 花蕾 used in Chinese?
花蕾 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 春天时，一个小芽绽放。 (A tiny bud opened in the spring.).
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