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頁 (yè) vs 頁面 (yèmiàn) — use 頁 for a single page or leaf, while 頁面 refers specifically to the surface or side of a page.
The character 頁 is typically used in written contexts rather than spoken ones. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters, such as '葉' (yè), which means 'leaf' in a botanical sense. It is often used in phrases like '頁面' (yèmiàn), meaning 'web page'.
While 頁 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it is essential for reading and comprehension at higher levels. Students should focus on recognizing and using this character when discussing literature or documents.
Learners often confuse 頁 with the character '葉' (yè), leading to incorrect translations like 'leaf' when referring to pages in books. Remember, 頁 specifically refers to pages or sheets, while '葉' pertains to leaves in nature.
Pronunciation of 頁
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Etymology of 頁
Simplified form of 頁. Pictograph of a head (首) on top of a person (卩). Means "head" when pronounced xié. Has unrelated meaning "leaf" when pronounced yè, due to this character being adopted as a shorthand form of 葉.
A person's head
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Simplified form of 頁. Pictograph of a head (首) on top of a person (卩). Means "head" when pronounced xié. Has unrelated meaning "leaf" when pronounced yè, due to this character being adopted as a shorthand form of 葉.
- 1The giveawayA person's head
- 2On the record aspictographic — someone drew the thing itself.
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How to say page, sheet, leaf in Chinese
“page, sheet, leaf” in Chinese is頁
The character 頁 (yè) primarily means 'page' or 'leaf' in the context of paper or books. It can also refer to a sheet or a surface, emphasizing the flat, thin nature of such items. This character is commonly used in contexts relating to printing, literature, and documents.
When to use 頁
The character 頁 is typically used in written contexts rather than spoken ones. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters, such as '葉' (yè), which means 'leaf' in a botanical sense. It is often used in phrases like '頁面' (yèmiàn), meaning 'web page'.
頁 or something close to it
頁 (yè) vs 頁面 (yèmiàn) — use 頁 for a single page or leaf, while 頁面 refers specifically to the surface or side of a page.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 頁 with the character '葉' (yè), leading to incorrect translations like 'leaf' when referring to pages in books. Remember, 頁 specifically refers to pages or sheets, while '葉' pertains to leaves in nature.
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Word Family of 頁
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Frequently Asked Questions about 頁
It is pronounced as 'yè' with a falling tone.
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