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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
枼yètable; flat pieces of wood; a slip, a leafzg, 9 strokes, radical 木
yè(ye4)ye T4
  1. 1table; flat pieces of wood; a slip, a leaf
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March 24, 2026

枼yè(ye4)

The character 枼 (yè) primarily refers to flat pieces of wood or leaves, often associated with objects that are thin and flat. It can also denote a type of table or surface that is used for various purposes. In practical terms, it's often used in contexts relating to woodworking or natural elements.

Strokes9Radical木
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, wood and its uses are deeply respected, often associated with craftsmanship and nature. The character 枼 can evoke an appreciation for natural materials in art and daily life, reflecting the importance of harmony with nature.

Memory tip

Imagine a flat piece of wood (like a table) with leaves scattered on it. The character 枼 has a tree radical (木) on the left, suggesting its connection to wood, and the right side (也) can be seen as a leaf resting on that piece of wood. Together, they evoke the image of a flat, natural surface.

Meanings of 枼

yè(ye4)
1table; flat pieces of wood; a slip, a leaf
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About 枼

枼Simplified
9Strokes
木Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may be more relevant in literary or specialized contexts. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar characters, and note that it is not often used in formal settings. It’s usually paired with words related to nature or woodworking.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, focus on related characters in the HSK levels that deal with nature or materials, such as 木 (mù - wood) or 叶 (yè - leaf). Understanding the radicals will help with memorization.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 枼 with 叶 (yè). For example, saying '我喜欢这个枼' (I like this leaf) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这个叶'. Additionally, some may incorrectly use it in everyday speech where simpler terms would suffice.

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Etymology of 枼

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 木 represents the meaning and 世 represents the sound.

Memory hint

wood

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)世
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Origin

枼 = 木 + 世. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 枼

IDS Structure⿱世木
枼Full character
=
世Shi4
top
木Mu4
bottom
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Parts

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How to say table; flat pieces of wood; a slip, a leaf in Chinese

“table; flat pieces of wood; a slip, a leaf” in Chinese is枼yè

The character 枼 (yè) primarily refers to flat pieces of wood or leaves, often associated with objects that are thin and flat. It can also denote a type of table or surface that is used for various purposes. In practical terms, it's often used in contexts relating to woodworking or natural elements.

When to use 枼

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may be more relevant in literary or specialized contexts. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar characters, and note that it is not often used in formal settings. It’s usually paired with words related to nature or woodworking.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 枼 with 叶 (yè). For example, saying '我喜欢这个枼' (I like this leaf) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这个叶'. Additionally, some may incorrectly use it in everyday speech where simpler terms would suffice.

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Word Family of 枼

Words containing this character1
枼yèflat piece of wood

Frequently asked questions about 枼

It's not commonly used in everyday conversation and is more relevant in specific contexts related to woodworking or nature.

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