隺 (hú) - A crane & to soar high

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hú ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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隺 · hú

A crane;

to soar high;

lofty;

elevated;

a term used in ancient texts referring to a type of bird or high-flying.

A craneto soar highlofty

Usage highlights

CraneLofty aspirationsSoaring highElevated and profoundCrane's callCrane's feather

Synonyms

  • 鹤— Crane (more common character)
  • 高— High; tall
  • 升— To rise; to ascend

Antonyms

  • 低— Low
  • 落— To fall; to drop

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The crane is an elegant bird (隺鸟).
  • He has lofty aspirations (隺志).
  • The meaning is profound and elevated (意旨隺远).

Collocations

  • Crane(隺鸟)
  • Lofty aspirations(隺志)
  • Soaring high(隺举)
  • Elevated and profound(隺远)
  • Crane's call(隺鸣)
  • Crane's feather(隺羽)

Idioms

  • Soaring ambition(隺志凌云)
  • Crane's longevity(松隺延年)
  • Crane standing among chickens(隺立鸡群)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the crane (often written as 鹤) symbolizes longevity, wisdom, and high status.
  • The character 隺 appears in classical texts and is related to the more common character 鹤 for crane.
  • It conveys a sense of elevation, nobility, and transcendent qualities.

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