Definitions
Etymology
Simplified form of 傘. Pictograph of an umbrella.
About
The character for "umbrella", 伞, derives from a pictographic form depicting a canopy supported by a central shaft, a concept directly retained in its simplified structure. Its traditional form, 傘, compounds this idea by incorporating four instances of the component 人 (person) grouped under a covering radical, illustrating the object's purpose of providing shelter for multiple individuals. While the graphical representation shifted from a detailed pictogram to a more abstract outline, the character's primary meaning has remained focused on denoting a handheld device for protection against rain or sunlight.
Example Sentences Hide
出门记得带雨伞。
我的伞是蓝色的。
太阳伞可以遮阳。
他买了一把新伞。
下雨了，快打开伞。
这把折叠伞很方便携带。
她总是把伞放在办公室。
突然刮起大风，把伞都吹坏了。