a species of large white crane
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Siberian white crane; a species of large crane with white plumage
neutralSpecifically refers to the Siberian crane (Grus leucogeranus), a protected species. Often symbolizes longevity and elegance in East Asian culture.
Wǒ我
men们
zài在
hú湖
biān边
kàn看
dào到
le了
yī一
qún群
měi美
lì丽
de的
bái白
hè鹤
。
We saw a flock of beautiful Siberian white cranes by the lake.
Bái白
hè鹤
zài在
qiǎn浅
tān滩
mì觅
shí食
xiǎo小
yú鱼
hé和
kūn昆
chóng虫
。
Siberian cranes forage for small fish and insects in the shallows.
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Shī湿
dì地
shì是
bái白
hè鹤
de的
zhòng重
yào要
qī栖
xī息
dì地
。
Wetlands are an important habitat for the Siberian crane.
Zhōng中
guó国
gǔ古
dài代
huì绘
huà画
zhōng中
cháng常
chū出
xiàn现
xiàng象
zhēng征
cháng长
shòu寿
de的
bái白
hè鹤
。
White cranes, symbolizing longevity, often appear in ancient Chinese paintings.