催青
cuī​qīng

to hatch silkworms

  • created sense approved 催青 · cuī​qīng · to hatch silkworms — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    催青

    cuī​qīng

    to hatch silkworms

    To hasten the hatching of silkworm eggs using controlled temperature and moisture; literally refers to the eggs turning a greenish color just before hatching.

    催 (literal) → 催 · cuī · to hasten 青 (literal) → 青 · qīng · green

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  • created sense approved 催青 · cuī​qīng · to encourage budding — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    催青

    cuī​qīng

    to encourage budding

    To encourage plants or grass to bud, sprout, or turn green

    催 (literal) → 催 · cuī · to hasten 青 (literal) → 青 · qīng · green vegetation

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