仙鹤 xiānhè red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis)
How to remember 仙鹤: 仙 god + 鹤 crane = red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis).
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How it is used
- The red-crowned crane - 松树上站着一只仙鹤 (sōngshù shàng zhànzhe yī zhǐ xiānhè) a crane stands on the pine tree.
- Culturally a symbol of longevity and immortality, often paired with pines in art (松鹤延年).
- 仙 (immortal) prefix marks its auspicious meaning; measure word 只.