珊 (shān) — (morpheme) used in 珊瑚 (coral)

Definition

A bound morpheme used only in 珊瑚 (coral). Never stands alone — it has no independent meaning.

bound form
(morpheme) used in 珊瑚 (coral)
Easily confused

Examples

  • 。
    Hǎi dǐ yǒu měi lì de shān hú.
    There is beautiful coral at the bottom of the sea.
  • 。
    Tā zài shān hú jiāo fù jìn qián shuǐ.
    She dived near the coral reef.
  • 。
    Tā dài le yì tiáo shān hú xiàng liàn.
    She wore a coral necklace.
Appears in
Fish & Aquatic Life

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