This is the 6985th most frequent Chinese word.


"珊" means "coral."


珊瑚 (shān hú) refers to coral, showcasing its use in nature-related contexts.

珊瑚礁是海底的一片生物世界。

Coral reefs are a biological world under the sea.


珊珊 (shān shān) is used as a proper noun, particularly in naming conventions.

她的名字叫珊珊,性格温柔。

Her name is Shan-Shan, and she has a gentle personality.


珊瑚 (shān hú) again refers to coral, indicating the material used for crafting objects.

这些装饰品由珊瑚制成,十分精美。

These ornaments are made of coral and are very exquisite.