蕾 (lěi) — flower bud
Definition
蕾 (lěi) is a bound form meaning 'flower bud' — it only appears attached to 花 (花蕾 / 花蕊) and is never used alone.
bound form
flower bud
Examples
- ，。Chūn tiān dào le, shù zhī shàng cháng chū le xǔ duō huā lěi.Spring has arrived, and many flower buds have grown on the branches.
- 。Zhè duǒ huā lěi míng tiān jiù huì kāi fàng.This flower bud will bloom tomorrow.
- 。Méi gui de huā lěi fēi cháng měi lì.Rose buds are very beautiful.
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