⾴

leaf

yè (ye4)

Radical no. 181 · 9 strokes (第 181 部首 · 9 画 dì 181 bùshǒu · 9 huà)

Radical ⾴ (yè) — meaning: leaf, 9 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical originates from a pictograph depicting a leaf, with the upper portion representing the leaf blade and the lower part the stem. In modern usage, it also refers to pages or leaves of paper and books.

Mnemonic: The shape resembles a leaf with veins running vertically from top to bottom.

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