Chinese
zhīyè
Meaning: branches and leaves; minor details
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

枝葉
枝
葉
枝叶
枝
叶

Example sentences

Spring has arrived, and the big tree has grown dense branches and leaves.
植物藉由維管束將養分輸送到枝葉。
植物借由维管束将养分输送到枝叶。
Plants transport nutrients to branches and leaves through vascular bundles.

Usage Notes

Literally refers to tree parts, but can figuratively mean trivial matters or descendants.

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