mầm

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The Vietnamese word "mầm" is a noun that primarily means "bud" or "germ seed." It refers to the early stage of a plant's growth, where a seed begins to sprout and develop into a new plant.

Basic Meaning:

1. Bud: The part of a plant that develops into a leaf, flower, or shoot.
2. Germ seed: The initial stage of a seed that shows the first signs of growth.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "mầm" in contexts related to plants, gardening, and nature. It can also be metaphorically used to describe the beginnings of something, such as ideas or conflicts.

Example Sentences:

1. In gardening: "Mầm cây này rất khỏe." (The bud of this plant is very healthy.)
2. Metaphorical use: "Mầm chia rẽ giữa hai nhóm đã xuất hiện." (The seeds of discord between the two groups have emerged.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more complex or literary context, "mầm" can be used to discuss the early signs of conflict or division. For example, "mầm chia rẽ" translates to "the seeds of discord," indicating the initial signs of disagreement or division among people or groups.

Word Variants:

• Mầm non: This means "young bud" or "young shoot," referring to a very young and tender part of a plant.
• Mầm mống: This term refers to the "germ" or "source" of something, often used in a figurative sense for ideas or issues.

Different Meanings:

1. Botanical: Refers to the part of a plant that is in the process of growing.
2. Figurative: Can be used to describe the beginnings of negative situations, such as arguments or divisions (e.g., "mầm chia rẽ").

Synonyms:

• Chồi: Another word for "bud."
• Gốc: Refers to the "root," but can sometimes be used to indicate the source of something.

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noun

1. (bot) bud; germ seed
   • mầm chia rẽ
     the seeds of discord