瑚 (hú) - Coral — refers to the marine organism & often used metaphorically for something precious, beautiful, or

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Coral — refers to the marine organism;

often used metaphorically for something precious, beautiful, or intricate.

Coral — refers to the marine organismoften used metaphorically for something precious, beautiful, or

Usage highlights

Coral reefCoral islandCoral carvingCoral redCoral treeCoral jewelry

Synonyms

  • 珊瑚— coral (the full term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The coral reef is colorful (珊瑚礁).
  • This coral carving is exquisite (珊瑚雕刻).
  • Coral is a precious material in traditional crafts (珊瑚工艺品).
  • The coral tree is a type of flowering plant (珊瑚树).

Collocations

  • Coral reef(珊瑚礁)
  • Coral island(珊瑚岛)
  • Coral carving(珊瑚雕刻)
  • Coral red(珊瑚红)
  • Coral tree(珊瑚树)
  • Coral jewelry(珊瑚首饰)

Idioms

  • Coral in the net(铁网珊瑚)
  • Jade trees and coral branches(玉树珊瑚)
  • Coral and jade fill the hall(珊瑚玉树)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Coral has been valued in Chinese culture as a precious material, often associated with wealth, status, and beauty.
  • In traditional symbolism, coral represents longevity, protection, and good fortune.
  • Coral artifacts were historically prized by nobility and used in decorative arts and jewelry.

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