鶮 (hè) - A legendary bird in Chinese mythology & also used as a variant form of 鶴

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hè ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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鶮 · hè

A legendary bird in Chinese mythology;

also used as a variant form of 鶴 (crane).

A legendary bird in Chinese mythologyalso used as a variant form of 鶴

Usage highlights

Mythical birdWhite鶮鶮 crane鶮 featherFlying鶮

Synonyms

  • 鶴— crane (more common character with similar meaning)
  • 鳳— phoenix (another mythical bird)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mythical bird appears in ancient texts (鶮鸟).
  • This character is sometimes used as a variant for crane (鶮 as 鶴).
  • The鶮 was said to have magnificent plumage (鶮的羽毛).

Collocations

  • Mythical bird(鶮鸟)
  • White鶮(白鶮)
  • 鶮 crane(鶮鶴)
  • 鶮 feather(鶮羽)
  • Flying鶮(飛鶮)

Idioms

  • The鶮 stands among chickens(鶮立雞群)
  • The鶮's long life(鶮壽)
  • The鶮 returns to the mountains(鶮歸山)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a rare, mythical bird.
  • Often associated with longevity and nobility, similar to the crane.
  • Considered an auspicious symbol in traditional Chinese culture.

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