This is the 2593rd most frequent Chinese word.
虾
Shrimp.
In this sentence, '虾' (xiā) refers specifically to the food, in this case, shrimps prepared for consumption.
我最喜欢的菜是蒸虾。
My favorite dish is steamed shrimp.
Here, '虾' (xiā) describes the live aquatic creatures observed in their natural environment.
河里有很多小虾在游动。
There are many small shrimps swimming in the river.
In this sentence, '虾' (xiā) metaphorically represents the curved shape of a shrimp to describe someone's posture.