HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
叶 — leaf
- Reading
- yè
- Meaning
- leaf; page
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
叶 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is yè and it means leaf; page. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
叶 appears in everyday chinese words such as 叶子 (leaf), 茶叶 (tea leaves) and 中叶 (mid-period, middle part).
Chinese words containing 叶
Frequently asked questions
What does 叶 mean in Chinese?
叶 means leaf; page in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 叶 read?
叶 is read yè. Reading it inside real words — 叶子 and 茶叶 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 叶 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 叶 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 叶 in a word?
A common word containing 叶 is 叶子 (yè zi) — "leaf". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 叶 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 叶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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