COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 叶 is built
叶 can be remembered by breaking it into 口 + 十. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s left-right structure.
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How to Write 叶 (yè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
leaf
yèTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yè
叶
leaf
Common words
chá yè
茶叶
tea; tea leaves
yè zi
叶子
leaf (CL:片[pian4]); (slang) marijuana
zhōng yè
中叶
mid- (e.g. mid-century); middle period
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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叶
叶
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叶
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 叶
Say “yè” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 叶
Common words and phrases
chá yè
tea; tea leaves
yè zi
leaf (CL:片[pian4]); (slang) marijuana
zhōng yè
mid- (e.g. mid-century); middle period
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 叶?
叶 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 叶 (yè) mean?
叶 (yè) means leaf.
What is the radical of 叶?
The radical of 叶 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.