HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
鹤 — crane
- Reading
- hè
- Meaning
- crane
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
鹤 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is hè and it means crane. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
鹤 appears in everyday chinese words such as 仙鹤 (red-crowned crane) and 鹤立鸡群 (stand out from crowd).
Chinese words containing 鹤
Frequently asked questions
What does 鹤 mean in Chinese?
鹤 means crane in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 鹤 read?
鹤 is read hè. Reading it inside real words — 仙鹤 and 鹤立鸡群 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鹤 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 鹤 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鹤 in a word?
A common word containing 鹤 is 仙鹤 (xiānhè) — "red-crowned crane". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鹤 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鹤 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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