begin to grow; arise; emerge
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to begin to arise; to emerge; to sprout (often used for abstract things)
neutralUsed for feelings, ideas, intentions, or hopes that are just beginning to form. Implies a nascent, often subtle or initial stage.
Tā他
xīn心
lǐ里
méng萌
shēng生
le了
cí辞
zhí职
de的
niàn念
tou头
。
The idea of resigning began to grow in his heart.
Miàn面
duì对
kùn困
jìng境
，
tā她
xīn心
zhōng中
méng萌
shēng生
le了
yī一
xiàn线
xī希
wàng望
。
Facing difficulties, a glimmer of hope emerged in her heart.
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Nián年
qīng轻
shí时
méng萌
shēng生
de的
mèng梦
xiǎng想
，
tā他
zhì至
jīn今
wèi未
céng曾
wàng忘
jì记
。
He has never forgotten the dreams that sprouted in his youth.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
huán环
jìng境
xià下
，
róng容
yì易
méng萌
shēng生
jí嫉
dù妒
zhī之
xīn心
。
In such an environment, feelings of jealousy easily arise.