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Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「雲中仙鶴」, as shown below.

The idiom 「雲中仙鶴」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.

Like a white crane in the clouds. A metaphor for a person with noble aspirations and conduct.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yún zhōng xiān hè

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

wan4 jung3/jung1 sin1 hok2

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.