瞸 (yè) - Leaf & foliage

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yè ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

瞸 · yè

Leaf;

foliage;

page of a book;

era;

period;

age;

generation;

surname.

Leaffoliagepage of a book

Usage highlights

LeafAutumn leavesPageNew eraHistorical periodYounger generation

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The autumn leaves are beautiful (秋叶).
  • Turn to the next page (翻到下一页).
  • We live in a new era (新时代).
  • This is a historical period (历史时期).

Collocations

  • Leaf(叶子)
  • Autumn leaves(秋叶)
  • Page(书页)
  • New era(新时代)
  • Historical period(历史时期)
  • Younger generation(年轻一代)

Idioms

  • A single leaf obscures the view of Mount Tai(一叶障目，不见泰山)
  • Like a tree with falling leaves(叶落归根)
  • Add flowers to the brocade(锦上添花)
  • The autumn wind sweeps away fallen leaves(秋风扫落叶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, leaves symbolize nature, growth, and the cycle of life.
  • The character is sometimes used in names to represent freshness, vitality, and connection to nature.
  • In historical contexts, it can refer to pages of important documents or books.

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