繖 (sǎn) - Umbrella — a device used for protection against & historically refers to a type of canopy or
繖 · sǎn
Umbrella — a device used for protection against rain or sun;
historically refers to a type of canopy or parasol.
Umbrella — a device used for protection againsthistorically refers to a type of canopy or
Usage highlights
Open an umbrellaClose an umbrellaPaper umbrellaOilCeremonial umbrellaUmbrella handle
Usage & contexts
Examples
- She opened her umbrella (繖) when it started to rain.
- The emperor's procession included a ceremonial umbrella (华盖繖).
- This antique umbrella (古繖) is made of oiled paper and bamboo.
Collocations
- Open an umbrella(开繖)
- Close an umbrella(收繖)
- Paper umbrella(纸繖)
- Oil-paper umbrella(油纸繖)
- Ceremonial umbrella(仪仗繖)
- Umbrella handle(繖柄)
Idioms
- To shelter under the same umbrella(同繖共济)
- The umbrella cannot cover both(繖难兼顾)
- Like an umbrella protecting from storm(如繖遮风)
Cultural background
FAQ- 繖 was the traditional character for umbrella before 伞 became more common in modern usage.
- In ancient China, umbrellas were status symbols and used in imperial ceremonies.
- Oil-paper umbrellas are traditional handicrafts with cultural significance in many regions.