English–Chinese
“crane” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiān hè
Example
我在公园里看见一只仙鹤。wǒ zài gōng yuán lǐ kàn jiàn yì zhī xiān hè
I saw a crane in the park.
How to say “crane” in Chinese
“Crane” in Chinese is 仙鹤 (xiān hè).
An elegant crane treated as a sacred visitor from the world of immortals and as a sign of longevity and blessing.
Example sentences with 仙鹤
自然保护区里，人们可以近距离观赏仙鹤。zì rán bǎo hù qū lǐ rén men ké yǐ jìn jù lí guān shǎng xiān hè
In the nature reserve, people can watch cranes up close.
Tips for using 仙鹤
- In conversational Chinese, this noun can sound literary or ceremonial, so it is especially natural in stories, descriptions of art, and cultural discussion rather than as a neutral wildlife label.