仙鹤 (xiān hè) — red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis)
Definition
Literary/cultural name for the red-crowned crane, often paired with pines (松) in art to symbolize longevity. In neutral modern speech, the bird is more often just called 丹顶鹤.
noun
red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis)
Measure word · 只
Examples
- ，仙鹤，。Zài zhōng guó huà zhōng, xiān hè cháng cháng yǔ sōng shù yì qǐ chū xiàn, yù yì cháng shòu.In Chinese paintings, the red-crowned crane often appears with pine trees, symbolizing longevity.
- 仙鹤，。Gōng yuán lǐ yǎng le jǐ zhī xiān hè, xī yǐn le hěn duō yóu kè.The park keeps several red-crowned cranes, attracting many visitors.
- ，仙鹤。Chuán shuō zhōng, xiān hè shì shén xiān de zuò qí.In legend, the red-crowned crane is the mount of immortals.
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