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鹤

鶴
hè
noun #13,788

Measure Word

一只鹤 zhī

Meanings

  1. 1 crane (bird)

Characters

鹤
hè
crane

Examples

湖边有一群白鹤在觅食。
Húbiān yǒu yī qún báihè zài mìshí.
A flock of white cranes was foraging by the lake.
鹤在中国文化中象征长寿。
Hè zài Zhōngguó wénhuà zhōng xiàngzhēng chángshòu.
Cranes symbolize longevity in Chinese culture.

Tips

culture
The crane (especially 丹顶鹤, the red-crowned crane) is one of the most important symbols in Chinese culture, representing longevity, wisdom, and nobility. Often paired with pine trees in art.

Stroke Order

鹤 hè