鹤 (hè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 鹤 (hè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鹤 (hè) means "crane". with 15 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鹤 stroke by stroke?

鹤 has 15 strokes. The radical is 鸟. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 鹤 and 鹉?

鹤 (hè) and 鹉 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 鹤?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 鸟. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 鹤?

Common words containing 鹤 include: 仙鹤 (xiān hè) — Red-crowned crane; 白鹤 (bái hè) — White crane; 丹顶鹤 (dān dǐng hè) — red-crowned crane.

How to Write 鹤

The character 鹤 (hè) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鹤 is pronounced hè in Mandarin Chinese. It means crane.

Common Words with 鹤

仙鹤 xiān hè

Red-crowned crane

白鹤 bái hè

White crane

丹顶鹤 dān dǐng hè

red-crowned crane

Example Sentences

画里有一只仙鹤。

huà lǐ yǒu yī zhī xiān hè

There is a crane in the painting.

白鹤在水边跳舞。

bái hè zài shuǐ biān tiào wǔ

The white crane is dancing by the water.

丹顶鹤非常漂亮。

dān dǐng hè fēi cháng piào liàng

Red-crowned cranes are very beautiful.

Similar Characters

鹉 wǔ

鹊 què

鹋 miáo

Practice Writing 鹤 (hè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鹤

What does 鹤 (hè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鹤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鹤 and 鹉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鹤?

What common words use 鹤?

How to Write 鹤 (hè)