unknown, 12 strokes, radical 木, rank #17293, Very Hard
椰
yē
Taiwan pr. [ye2]
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 木, rank #17293, Very Hard
yē(ye1) T1
1palm tree, coconut tree
2coconut palm
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March 24, 2026
椰yē(ye1)
The character 椰 (yē) refers to a palm tree, specifically the coconut palm, which is known for its large, long leaves and fruit. It is commonly associated with tropical climates and is often found in coastal areas. In culinary contexts, it refers to coconuts or products derived from them, such as coconut milk.
Strokes12Radical木Frequency#17293DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Coconuts are significant in various aspects of Taiwanese culture, often used in traditional dishes and as a symbol of tropical beauty. The coconut palm is also a staple in many tropical islands, representing relaxation and leisure.
Memory Tip
Imagine a tall palm tree swaying gently in the tropical breeze, its coconuts dangling like little 'yey' (yay) balloons. The character 椰 has a radical for 'tree' (木) which visually connects to its meaning, and the pronunciation 'yē' can remind you of the joyous sound 'yay!' when you see one.
Meanings of 椰
yē(ye1)
1palm tree, coconut tree
2coconut palm
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About 椰
椰Simplified
12Strokes
木Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 椰
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 椰 with similar-sounding characters or mistakenly use it in non-tropical contexts. It is generally used in informal settings when discussing food or nature. Be careful with the tone, as a wrong tone can lead to confusion with other words.
HSK Study Tips
While 椰 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects well with other nature-related words like 树 (shù - tree) and 果 (guǒ - fruit). Focus on recognizing the radical 木 to help remember its meaning related to trees.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 椰 with 叶 (yè - leaf), leading to incorrect sentences like '我喜欢椰' (I like the leaf) instead of using the correct context. Remember that 椰 relates specifically to coconut palms, not just any tree or leaf.
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Pronunciation of 椰
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Phonosemantic compound. 木 represents the meaning and 耶 represents the sound.
1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
2The sound half耶 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaytree
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 椰?
Decomposition of 椰
IDS Structure⿰木耶
椰Full Character
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木Mu4
left
耶ye1
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 椰?
How to say palm tree, coconut tree in Chinese
“palm tree, coconut tree” in Chinese is椰yē
The character 椰 (yē) refers to a palm tree, specifically the coconut palm, which is known for its large, long leaves and fruit. It is commonly associated with tropical climates and is often found in coastal areas. In culinary contexts, it refers to coconuts or products derived from them, such as coconut milk.
When to use 椰
Learners often confuse 椰 with similar-sounding characters or mistakenly use it in non-tropical contexts. It is generally used in informal settings when discussing food or nature. Be careful with the tone, as a wrong tone can lead to confusion with other words.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 椰 with 叶 (yè - leaf), leading to incorrect sentences like '我喜欢椰' (I like the leaf) instead of using the correct context. Remember that 椰 relates specifically to coconut palms, not just any tree or leaf.
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椰
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Grammar Patterns of 椰
椰 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
日落时开斋，按传统会吃____枣、喝水。
The fast is broken at sunset, traditionally with dates and water.
