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Character Breakdown

Usage of

The character (yè) primarily refers to a 'page' in books, documents, or printed materials. It is a common measure word for counting pages and is frequently used when discussing books or articles.

Common Collocations

  • X (dì X yè): 'page number X' — used to specify a particular page.
  • X (fān dào dì X yè): 'turn to page X' — a common phrase when directing someone to a page.
  • (yè mǎ): 'page number' — refers to the numbering of pages.

Notes

is often confused with the character (yè), which means 'leaf' or 'foliage'. Remember that specifically relates to pages in printed materials. It is a neutral, standard term used in both formal and informal contexts.

When reading aloud, is pronounced as 'yè' in Mandarin. It is not used as a standalone noun meaning 'head' in modern usage despite its original meaning; in contemporary Chinese, it almost exclusively means 'page'.

Example Sentences

This book has 300 pages.

Please turn to page 10.

The left side of this sheet is the first page.