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叶 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to be in harmony
leaf; page; lobe
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tea
leaf
mid-
leafy
dried leaf
blade
leaf surface
red autumnal leaves
turbine wheel
blade
Notice where 叶 sits in each complete thought.
Tea was introduced from China.
Source: Tatoeba #842076 · CC BY 2.0 FRWith the arrival of winter, leaves fall from the trees.
Source: Tatoeba #758816 · CC BY 2.0 FRYou smell it. Do five spice tea eggs smell good?
Source: Tatoeba #420342 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe leaves slowly fell.
Source: Tatoeba #380920 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe leaves of the trees in the garden have turned completely red.
Source: Tatoeba #1394790 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe leaves fall in autumn.
Source: Tatoeba #667351 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.