The Chinese word 伞 means “umbrella”. It is a common noun used to refer to a portable device designed to protect people from rain or sunlight. In Chinese culture, umbrellas are often seen as a symbol of elegance and beauty, and they are frequently used in traditional dances and performances. In everyday conversation, the word 伞 is used to refer to any type of umbrella, from small foldable ones to large golf umbrellas.
Translation
Noun: umbrella
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我的伞不见了 | wǒ de sǎn bù jiàn le | My umbrella is missing |
| 今天下雨，记得带伞 | jīn tiān xià yǔ, jì de dài sǎn | It’s raining today, remember to bring an umbrella |
| 这把伞太小了，不能遮住我 | zhè bǎ sǎn tài xiǎo le, bù néng zhē zhù wǒ | This umbrella is too small, it can’t cover me |
| 他的伞很漂亮，是从日本买的 | tā de sǎn hěn piào liang, shì cóng rì běn mǎi de | His umbrella is very beautiful, it was bought from Japan |
| 雨伞可以防晒，不仅能遮雨 | yǔ sǎn kě yǐ fáng shài, bù jǐn néng zhē yǔ | Umbrellas can also protect against the sun, not just rain |
| 她手里拿着一把伞，向我走来 | tā shǒu lǐ ná zhe yī bǎ sǎn, xiàng wǒ zǒu lái | She walked towards me holding an umbrella |
| 这家店有各种颜色的伞，你可以挑选一把 | zhè jiā diàn yǒu gè zhǒng yán sè de sǎn, nǐ kě yǐ tiāo xuǎn yī bǎ | This store has umbrellas of various colors, you can choose one |
HSK
伞 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 4.
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