The Chinese word 叶子 means “leaf” in English. It is a common noun used to refer to the flat and usually green part of a plant that grows from the stem or branch. 叶子 is used in everyday conversation to describe the leaves of trees, bushes, flowers, and other plants. It is also used in scientific contexts to discuss the anatomy and biology of plants. In Chinese culture, 叶子 is often associated with autumn and the changing of the seasons.
Translation
Noun: leaf
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 这片叶子很大，颜色很鲜艳 | zhè piàn yèzi hěn dà, yánsè hěn xiānyàn | This leaf is very large and has a bright color |
| 叶子上有一只小虫子 | yèzi shàng yǒu yī zhī xiǎo chóngzi | There is a small bug on the leaf |
| 我喜欢在秋天踩落叶子的声音 | wǒ xǐhuān zài qiūtiān cǎi luò yèzi de shēngyīn | I like the sound of stepping on fallen leaves in autumn |
| 这种树的叶子很适合做茶 | zhè zhǒng shù de yèzi hěn shìhé zuò chá | The leaves of this tree are very suitable for making tea |
| 春天，叶子开始发芽了 | chūntiān, yèzi kāishǐ fāyá le | In spring, the leaves start to sprout |
| 我们可以用叶子做手工艺品 | wǒmen kěyǐ yòng yèzi zuò shǒugōng yìpǐn | We can use leaves to make handicrafts |
| 叶子被风吹得翻了过来 | yèzi bèi fēng chuī de fān le guòlái | The leaves were blown over by the wind |
| 这些植物的叶子都是绿色的 | zhèxiē zhíwù de yèzi dōu shì lǜsè de | The leaves of these plants are all green |
HSK
叶子 is part of HSK Level 4 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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