Korean Dictionary
How to say “Crane” in Korean
학
Hak
IntermediateNature
Usage & Context
An elegant long-legged bird deeply embedded in Korean symbolism. The red-crowned crane (두루미) symbolizes longevity, wisdom, and good fortune. 학을 타고 仙人 (riding a crane to enlightenment) appears in Korean Buddhist and shamanistic art. The crane appears on Korean currency and in traditional 민화 (folk paintings).
Example Sentence
학은 장수와 지혜를 상징하는 새예요.
The crane is a bird symbolizing longevity and wisdom.
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