伞 (sǎn) - Umbrella & parasol

伞Tone 3

sǎn ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 人

三姗

伞 · sǎn

Umbrella;

parasol;

something shaped like an umbrella.

Umbrellaparasolsomething shaped like an umbrella.

Usage highlights

UmbrellaRain umbrellaParasolParachuteUmbrella standFolding umbrella

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I need an umbrella (伞) for the rain.
  • She opened her parasol (阳伞).
  • The parachute (降落伞) deployed safely.
  • The mushroom has an umbrella-like cap (伞形).

Collocations

  • Umbrella(伞)
  • Rain umbrella(雨伞)
  • Parasol(阳伞)
  • Parachute(降落伞)
  • Umbrella stand(伞架)
  • Umbrella-shaped(伞形)

Idioms

  • To act as a protective umbrella(保护伞)
  • To be under the umbrella of(在...的庇护下)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character's shape pictographically resembles an open umbrella.
  • Historically used as a symbol of rank and authority in some contexts.
  • In modern China, umbrellas are common gifts and practical items.

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