叶 Stroke Order — How to Write 叶
叶 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
叶 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 口 + 2 more strokes
叶 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yè
- xié
Meanings of 叶 in Chinese
1
yè叶
leaf
树叶在秋天会变黄。
Leaves turn yellow in autumn.
thin piece; sheet; flap
百叶窗可以调节光线。
Blinds can adjust the light.
a surname
叶先生是我的邻居。
Mr. Ye is my neighbor.
2
xié叶
to harmonize; to rhyme
这两句诗不叶韵。
These two lines of poetry do not rhyme.
Common Words and Phrases with 叶
1
Leaf spot refers to discolored spots on leaves, often caused by parasitic fungi or environmental factors.
这种常见的叶斑病可以通过喷洒农药来有效控制，以保护农作物。
This common leaf spot disease can be effectively controlled by spraying pesticides to protect crops.
2
Petiole; the stalk that supports a leaf.
这片叶子的叶柄很长，有助于它更好地吸收阳光。
The petiole of this leaf is very long, which helps it to better absorb sunlight.
3
Sawfly, a family of insects whose adults are typically black, characterized by a wide head, large compound eyes, and whip-like, club-shaped, or serrated antennae.
这种植物经常受到叶蜂幼虫的侵害，导致叶片被啃食。
This plant is often infested by sawfly larvae, leading to the leaves being eaten.
4
Lord Ye claimed to love dragons but was terrified when a real one appeared, illustrating someone who professes a love for something they don't truly like or are actually afraid of.
小明总是说自己喜欢探险，可一听说要爬高山，就“叶公好龙”了，找各种理由推辞。
Xiao Ming always claimed he loved adventure, but when it came to actually climbing a tall mountain, he proved to be like Lord Ye who loved dragons, making all sorts of excuses to avoid it.
5
Erythrophyll or phylloerythrin, a red pigment found in leaves, often related to carotenes.
随着秋意渐浓，枫叶中的叶红素逐渐显现，将整片山林染成一片壮丽的红色。
As autumn deepens, the red pigments in maple leaves gradually emerge, coloring the entire mountain forest in magnificent shades of red.
6
A long-tailed, slender monkey native to Asia, typically grey or brownish-grey, belonging to the Colobidae family, also known as a langur.
森林里的叶猴以树叶为食，是生态系统中重要的一环。
Langurs in the forest feed on leaves, playing an important role in the ecosystem.
7
Xanthophyll, a yellow pigment found in plants, which aids in photosynthesis.
多吃富含叶黄素的食物，如菠菜和玉米，有助于保护眼睛健康。
Eating foods rich in lutein, such as spinach and corn, helps protect eye health.
8
Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants, essential for photosynthesis.
叶绿素是植物进行光合作用的关键物质，赋予植物绿色的外观。
Chlorophyll is a key substance for plants to carry out photosynthesis, giving them their green appearance.
9
An impeller or vane wheel, a rotating component with blades designed to move fluid or generate power.
水泵的叶轮高速旋转，将水向上抽送
The pump's impeller rotates at high speed, drawing water upwards.
10
Falling leaves return to their roots; meaning people, especially those living abroad, will eventually return to their homeland or origins.
爷爷常说，他这辈子走南闯北，但最终还是希望叶落归根，回到故乡安享晚年。
Grandpa often says that he has traveled all his life, but ultimately he hopes to return to his roots and enjoy his later years in his hometown.
11
The falling leaves announce the approach of autumn, metaphorically indicating that small changes or signs can foretell significant developments.
看到市场上一些细微的变化，有经验的商人就能叶落知秋，提前做出应对。
Observing subtle changes in the market, experienced businesspeople can 'know autumn from falling leaves' – that is, they can discern the larger trend from these small indications – and prepare accordingly in advance.
12
Vascular bundles within a leaf, forming a network of veins.
这片叶子的叶脉清晰可见，像一张精美的地图。
The veins of this leaf are clearly visible, like an exquisite map.
13
surface of a leaf
工程师仔细检查了飞机螺旋桨的叶面，以确保其光滑无损。
The engineer carefully inspected the blade surface of the aircraft propeller to ensure it was smooth and undamaged.
14
The broad, flat part of a plant leaf (lamina or leaf blade); also, a vane or blade, especially one moved by a flow of air or liquid.
风力涡轮机的巨大叶片在风中缓缓转动，产生清洁的电力。
The massive blades of the wind turbine slowly rotate in the wind, generating clean electricity.
15
The base of a leaf that encloses the stem, especially in grasses.
稻谷的叶鞘紧紧地包裹着茎，为幼苗提供了保护。
The leaf sheath of the rice plant tightly encloses the stem, providing protection for the young seedling.
16
Mesophyll, the internal tissue of a leaf between the upper and lower epidermis, primarily composed of parenchyma cells.
显微镜下我们可以观察到叶肉细胞排列紧密，含有大量叶绿体。
Under the microscope, we can observe that mesophyll cells are densely arranged and contain a large number of chloroplasts.
More words with 叶
- zhī枝yè叶branches and leaves, foliage
- jiǎng桨yè叶blade
- pēi胚yè叶germ layer
- jiǎng桨yè叶bèi背blade back
- cù簇yè叶Clustered leaves, Leaf cluster
- yè叶zi子leaf
- fēng枫yè叶maple leaf
- lǜ绿yè叶green leaf, supporting role
- luò落yè叶Fallen leaves, Deciduous leaves
- shù树yè叶leaf, leaves
- hé荷yè叶lotus leaf
- kū枯yè叶dead leaves, withered leaves
- sāng桑yè叶mulberry leaf, Folium Mori
- yè叶xù序phyllotaxis
- cài菜yè叶vegetable leaf
- cǎo草yè叶blade of grass, grass blade
- hóng红yè叶red leaves, autumn leaves
- jīng茎yè叶foliage, stem and leaf
- lèi肋yè叶ribbed leaf, costate leaf
- ruò箬yè叶Bamboo leaf, Indocalamus leaf
Idioms with 叶
- cū粗zhī枝dà大yè叶careless and sloppy
- gēn根shēn深yè叶mào茂deep roots, lush leaves
- gēn根zhuàng壮yè叶mào茂strong roots, luxuriant leaves
- huān欢miáo苗ài爱yè叶joyful and affectionate feelings
- jīn金zhī枝yù玉yè叶noble or pampered person
- kū枯zhī枝bài败yè叶withered branches and fallen leaves
- lǜ绿yè叶chéng成yīn阴woman marries and has children
- lǜ绿yè叶chéng成yīn荫Lush green foliage forms a dense canopy
- luò落yè叶guī归gēn根Returning to one's roots
- luò落yè叶zhī知qiū秋A fallen leaf signals autumn's arrival
- qīng青zhī枝lǜ绿yè叶youth and vitality
- tiān添zhī枝jiā加yè叶Embellish a story with extra details
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Open the tool →Questions about 叶
What does 叶 mean in Chinese?
叶 (yè) means “leaf” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 叶?
叶 has 2 pronunciations: yè, xié.
How many strokes does 叶 have?
叶 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 叶?
叶 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 叶?
The radical of 叶 is 口.