仙鹤

xiān hè

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HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis)

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 白鹤 bái hè 白鹤 bái hè (bird species of China) Siberian crane (Grus leucogeranus) 都是鹤的种类: (bird species of China) Siberian crane (Grus leucogeranus)
• 灰鹤 huī hè 灰鹤 huī hè (bird species of China) common crane (Grus grus) 另一种常见的鹤: (bird species of China) common crane (Grus grus)

Synonyms

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• 丹顶鹤 dān dǐng hè 丹顶鹤 dān dǐng hè (bird species of China) red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis) 仙鹤和丹顶鹤都指同一种鸟: (bird species of China) red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

仙鹤 specifically refers to the red-crowned crane; don't use it as a general term for all cranes (use 鹤 instead).

Cultural notes

In Chinese culture, 仙鹤 symbolizes longevity and is often associated with immortals.

Example Sentences

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一只 仙鹤 在河边站着。

A red-crowned crane is standing by the river.

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Child Words of 仙鹤

• 仙 仙 xiān: immortal
• 鹤 鹤 hè: crane