Korean Dictionary
How to say "Coral" in Korean
“Coral” in Korean is 산호 (pronounced "Sanho").
산호
Sanho
Usage & Context
산호 (coral) is found along Korea's southern and Jeju Island coasts. The coral ecosystems around Jeju attract divers and marine researchers. Increasing ocean temperatures pose a threat to these coral communities, making conservation a growing concern in Korea.
Example Sentence
제주도 바다에서 아름다운 산호를 볼 수 있어요.
You can see beautiful coral in the sea around Jeju Island.
How to use 산호 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Coral” is 산호, romanized as Sanho.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
산호 (Sanho) is pronounced 'Sahn-ho'. 'Sahn' rhymes with 'lawn' (or 'sahn' in 'sandal'), and 'ho' sounds like the 'ho' in 'hotel'. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Describing the marine life of Jeju Island.
제주도 바다에는 아름다운 산호 군락이 많아요.
There are many beautiful coral colonies in the sea around Jeju Island.
Discussing environmental conservation.
산호초는 해양 생태계에 아주 중요해요.
Coral reefs are very important for marine ecosystems.
Sharing a travel experience with friends.
스쿠버 다이빙으로 산호를 가까이서 봤어요.
I saw coral up close while scuba diving.
Cultural Context
산호 (coral) can be found in the warmer waters off Korea's southern coast, particularly around Jeju Island. These coral ecosystems attract divers and marine researchers, highlighting Korea's lesser-known tropical marine biodiversity. However, like coral reefs globally, Korean coral communities face threats from rising ocean temperatures and pollution, making their conservation a growing concern among environmentalists and local communities.
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Common Phrases
산호가 예쁘다.
The coral is beautiful.
산호 보호 구역.
Coral protection zone.
산호가 죽어가고 있어요.
The coral is dying.
Related Expressions
산호초
Sanhocho
Coral reef
바다
Bada
Sea/ocean
해양 생물
Haeyang saengmul
Marine life
다이빙
Daibing
Diving
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