叶 (yè) - Leaf & page

叶Tone 4

yè ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 口

嬿一

叶 · yè

Leaf;

page;

part of a historical period;

to be in harmony;

a common Chinese surname.

Leafpagepart of a historical period

Usage highlights

LeafPageCenturyHarmoniousMaple leafTea leaf

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The leaves are turning red (叶子变红了).
  • Please turn the page (请翻到下一页).
  • He lives in the 21st century (他生活在二十一世纪).
  • The couple is very harmonious (夫妻很和谐).

Collocations

  • Leaf(叶子)
  • Page(页码)
  • Century(世纪)
  • Harmonious(和谐)
  • Maple leaf(枫叶)
  • Tea leaf(茶叶)

Idioms

  • Add frosting on the cake(锦上添花)
  • A single leaf blinds the eyes(一叶障目)
  • The autumn wind sweeps away the fallen leaves(秋风扫落叶)
  • Know the world through a single leaf(一叶知秋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, leaves symbolize growth, nature, and the cycle of life.
  • The character is also a common surname, ranking among the top 50 Chinese surnames.
  • In historical contexts, '叶' can refer to periods or epochs, as in '世纪' (century).

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