COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 鹤 is built
Traditional etymology note: 鸟 (bird) suggests the meaning, while 隺 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 鹤 (hè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
crane
hèTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 15 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hè
鹤
crane
Common words
xiān hè
仙鹤
red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis)
hè lì jī qún
鹤立鸡群
a crane in a flock of chicken (idiom); way above the common; manifestly superior
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 鹤
Say “hè” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 15 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
xiān hè
red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis)
hè lì jī qún
a crane in a flock of chicken (idiom); way above the common; manifestly superior
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 鹤?
鹤 is written with 15 strokes.
What does 鹤 (hè) mean?
鹤 (hè) means crane.
What is the radical of 鹤?
The radical of 鹤 is 鸟, associated with Not yet classified.