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sǎn
HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. umbrella
  2. 2. parasol

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Usage notes

Common mistakes

伞 is the general word for umbrella. Use 雨伞 for 'rain umbrella' and 太阳伞 or 遮阳伞 for 'parasol'. Don't use 伞 alone for parasol.

Example Sentences

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你带一把 吧,万一下雨。
Bring an umbrella just in case it rains.
今天下雨了,我们带 吧。
It's raining today; let's bring an umbrella.
外面下雨了,别忘记带
It's raining outside, don't forget to bring an umbrella.
别忘了。
Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 4881647)

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