葉 (yè) - Leaf & foliage
葉 · yè
Leaf;
foliage;
page (of a book);
a thin, flat object;
surname Ye.
Leaffoliagepage (of a book)
Usage highlights
LeafTea leafMaple leafPage numberSurname YeFolklore
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.