noun HSK 4
Traditional 紅葉
red leaves · autumn leaves · maple leaves
Meaning
红叶 refers to leaves that have turned red, most commonly in autumn. In Chinese culture, red autumn leaves, especially maple leaves, are a celebrated symbol of fall and are appreciated for their natural beauty. The term evokes imagery of scenic mountain landscapes in late autumn.
Usage
Most commonly used in poetic, literary, or scenic contexts when describing autumn scenery. Chinese people often travel to famous mountains like 香山 (Xiāng Shān) in Beijing to view 红叶 in October and November. The term carries romantic and aesthetic connotations.
Examples
- 01秋天的时候，香山的红叶特别美。, .In autumn, the red leaves on Fragrant Hills are especially beautiful.
- 02我们周末去山里看红叶吧。.Let's go to the mountains this weekend to see the red leaves.
Characters
Measure words
- 片一片红叶
- 张一张红叶
Common collocations
- 赏红叶to appreciate/view red autumn leaves
- 满山红叶mountains covered with red leaves
- 红叶似火red leaves like fire
Antonyms
Origin
A straightforward compound combining 红 (red) and 叶 (leaf). The cultural appreciation of red autumn leaves has deep roots in classical Chinese poetry and painting.