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Leaf. 叶 Yè. By: Jazzmine Lorenzana Zhōu M ò 周末. Origination of the Hieroglyph. 叶 yè was simplified from the traditional Chinese character 》. Origination of the Word. The word y è came from the beautiful autumn leaves associated with the city of Ye in Ancient China.
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Leaf 叶Yè By: Jazzmine Lorenzana ZhōuMò 周末
Origination of the Hieroglyph 叶 yè was simplified from the traditional Chinese character》
Origination of the Word The word yè came from the beautiful autumn leaves associated with the city of Ye in Ancient China
Different meanings of the word yè… 叶秋 yèqiū – autumn leaf (seasonal) 叶枝 yèzhī – leaf branch 金叶 jīnyè – gold foil 2. 叶酸 yèsuān – folic acid (medicinal) 3. Surname: 叶飞 YèFēi – commander of the Chinese Navy (1914-1999) 叶诗文 YèShīwén – Olympic Gold Medalist (record holder)叶璇 YèXuán (Michelle) – Chinese actress Compare to: 爷爷yéye– another variation of the word we have learned meaning paternal grandfather Common saying: 叶落归根yèluòguīgēn: literally means “returning to their roots” - what comes from the soil will return to the soil - falling leaves will return to the roots
秋天的落叶是美丽的。 Qiūtiān de luòyèshìměilì de. The falling leaves of autumn are beautiful. 2. 叶酸是良好健康所必需的。 Yèsuānshìliánghǎojiànkāngsuǒbìxū de. Folic acid is necessary for good health. 3. 叶诗文是一个著名的运动员。 Yèshīwénshìyīgèzhùmíng de yùndòngyuán. Yèshīwénis a famous athlete. Sentences
GAME TIME! GAME TIME!