No. 6,985 in Chinese
珊
"珊" means "coral."
In a sentence
珊瑚礁是海底的一片生物世界。
Coral reefs are a biological world under the sea.
珊瑚 (shān hú) refers to coral, showcasing its use in nature-related contexts.
她的名字叫珊珊，性格温柔。
Her name is Shan-Shan, and she has a gentle personality.
珊珊 (shān shān) is used as a proper noun, particularly in naming conventions.
这些装饰品由珊瑚制成，十分精美。
These ornaments are made of coral and are very exquisite.
珊瑚 (shān hú) again refers to coral, indicating the material used for crafting objects.
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