傘 (sǎn) - Umbrella — a device used for protection against

傘Tone 3

sǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

三姗

傘 · sǎn

Umbrella — a device used for protection against rain or sun, consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.

Umbrella — a device used for protection against

Usage highlights

Rain umbrellaSun umbrellaFolding umbrellaBeach umbrellaOpen an umbrellaClose an umbrella

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I need to buy a new umbrella (雨傘).
  • She opened her umbrella when it started raining (打開傘).
  • This folding umbrella is very convenient (折疊傘).
  • The beach umbrella provides shade from the sun (沙灘傘).

Collocations

  • Rain umbrella(雨傘)
  • Sun umbrella(陽傘)
  • Folding umbrella(折疊傘)
  • Beach umbrella(沙灘傘)
  • Open an umbrella(打開傘)
  • Close an umbrella(收傘)

Idioms

  • To shelter under someone's umbrella(托庇於人傘下)
  • The umbrella of protection(保護傘)
  • Nuclear umbrella(核保護傘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character resembles the shape of an open umbrella with multiple ribs and a central shaft.
  • In Chinese culture, umbrellas are associated with protection and shelter from adversity.
  • The character's structure reflects the practical design of traditional Chinese umbrellas.

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