English–Chinese
“leaf” in Chinese
How to say “leaf” in Chinese
“Leaf” in Chinese is 叶子 (yè zi).
A thin, flat plant part that catches sunlight when attached and remains a separate piece after falling.
Example sentences with 叶子
秋天，叶子慢慢变黄，最后飘落。qiū tiān yè zi màn màn biàn huáng zuì hòu piāo luò
In autumn, the leaves slowly turn yellow and finally drift down.
Tips for using 叶子
- For everyday counting, 片 (piàn, "flat piece") is the natural measure word for this thin, flat noun, so a number normally appears with 片 rather than directly before it.
Other Chinese words for “leaf”
秋天，树叶慢慢变黄。qiū tiān shù yè màn màn biàn huáng
In fall, the leaves slowly turn yellow.