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桑叶

sāngyè

Description

桑叶是桑树的叶子,蚕最喜欢吃桑叶。

"桑叶" are the leaves of the mulberry tree, and silkworms love to eat "桑叶" the most.

人们也用桑叶来泡茶或者做药。

People also use "桑叶" to brew tea or make medicine.

Meanings

桑叶sāngyè

leaf of the mulberry tree

这些蚕每天都要吃很多桑叶。

These silkworms eat a lot of mulberry leaves every day.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    桑 (mulberry) + 叶 (leaf), a transparent compound noun.

  • Nuance

    often linked to silkworm raising (养蚕) and traditional herbal tea.

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