伞 (sǎn) — how to say "umbrella" in Chinese

Measure word: 把 bǎ

Umbrella

Radicals / Keys

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#9 · rén · 2 strokes

Examples

天气预报说今天有雨,出门记得带

The weather forecast says it will rain today, remember to bring an umbrella when you go out.

下雨了,带把吧。

It's raining, take an umbrella.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 伞 (sǎn) — umbrella

[san-] Sandy the Surfer stands on the beach, holding a large umbrella 伞 🏄‍♀️. Clouds suddenly roll in, and rain starts pouring, so she opens the 伞 umbrella to keep her surfboard dry. With a bright smile, Sandy dances beneath the umbrella, watching the raindrops slide off its surface!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "umbrella" in Chinese?

"umbrella" in Chinese is 伞 (sǎn).

What does 伞 mean in English?

伞 (sǎn) means "Umbrella".

How is 伞 pronounced?

It is pronounced sǎn (written as san). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "umbrella" in Chinese characters?

It is written 伞.

What HSK level is 伞?

伞 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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