寉 (hè) - Crane — a large wading bird known for & alternative form of 鶴.

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hè ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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寉 · hè

Crane — a large wading bird known for its elegance and longevity in Chinese culture;

alternative form of 鶴.

Crane — a large wading bird known foralternative form of 鶴.

Usage highlights

White craneCrane danceCrane's legCrane featherCrane cryCrane posture

Synonyms

  • 鶴— Standard form for crane
  • 仙禽— Divine bird (poetic name for crane)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The crane is a symbol of longevity (寉象征长寿).
  • We saw a white crane at the lake (在湖边看到白寉).
  • Crane dance is a traditional performance (寉舞是传统表演).
  • The crane stands gracefully on one leg (寉单脚站立很优雅).

Collocations

  • White crane(白寉)
  • Crane dance(寉舞)
  • Crane's leg(寉腿)
  • Crane feather(寉羽)
  • Crane cry(寉鸣)
  • Crane posture(寉姿)

Idioms

  • Crane and pine tree symbolize longevity(松寉延年)
  • Crane stands among chickens(寉立鸡群)
  • Crane hair and childlike face(寉发童颜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Cranes symbolize longevity, nobility, and immortality in Chinese culture.
  • Often depicted with pine trees and tortoises as symbols of long life.
  • Considered one of the most auspicious birds in Chinese mythology and art.

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