() - Leaf & foliage

Tone 4

yè | 12 strokes | radical:

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Leaf;

foliage;

page (of a book);

a thin, flat object;

surname Ye.

Leaffoliagepage (of a book)

Usage highlights

LeafTea leafMaple leafPage numberSurname YeFolklore

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The autumn leaves are beautiful (秋天的叶子).
  • He turned the page (翻了一页).
  • This is a tea leaf (茶叶).
  • The surname Ye is common (姓叶).

Collocations

  • Leaf(叶子)
  • Tea leaf(茶叶)
  • Maple leaf(枫叶)
  • Page number(页码)
  • Surname Ye(叶姓)
  • Folklore(叶落归根)

Idioms

  • The falling leaf returns to the root(叶落归根)
  • Lush foliage and thick branches(枝叶扶疏)
  • Add flowers to a brocade(锦上添花, sometimes associated with adding leaves 添叶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, leaves symbolize growth, nature, and the cycle of life.
  • The surname Ye is one of the common Chinese surnames, with historical roots.
  • Leaves are often used in poetry and art to represent autumn and transience.

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