noun HSK 4
Traditional 楓葉
maple leaf · maple leaves
Meaning
枫叶 refers to the leaf of a maple tree, particularly well-known for its distinctive palmate shape and brilliant red, orange, or yellow colors in autumn. In Chinese culture, maple leaves are associated with autumn scenery, romantic settings, and the changing of seasons.
Usage
This word is commonly used in poetic or descriptive contexts when talking about autumn scenery or nature. It appears frequently in literature, tourism descriptions, and weather-related discussions. Maple leaves are especially popular viewing subjects in Chinese parks and scenic areas during fall.
Examples
- 01秋天到了，山上的枫叶都红了。, .Autumn has arrived, and the maple leaves on the mountain have all turned red.
- 02我收集了几片漂亮的枫叶做书签。.I collected several beautiful maple leaves to use as bookmarks.
Characters
Measure words
- 片一片枫叶
- 张一张枫叶
Common collocations
- 红枫叶red maple leaf
- 枫叶红了the maple leaves have turned red
- 赏枫叶to view/appreciate maple leaves
- 枫叶飘落maple leaves falling
Origin
The word combines 枫 (maple tree) with 叶 (leaf) to create a straightforward compound noun. The character 枫 contains the wood radical 木, indicating it refers to a type of tree.