san hô
[saːn˧˧ ho˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) coral (colony)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Rạn san hô này rất đẹp.This coral reef is beautiful.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) coral (substance)
Common questions
What does “san hô” mean?
(noun) coral (colony)
Is “san hô” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.