Definitions
(noun)
umbrella; parasol
Etymology
Simplified form of 傘. Pictograph of an umbrella.
About
The character for umbrella, traditionally written as "傘", originates from a pictographic design that directly depicts the object's form, with its top component representing the canopy and the lower elements suggesting the ribs and central shaft. This traditional configuration assembles multiple "人" components to create an image of a covered shelter, while the simplified form "伞" abstracts this further into a more schematic representation of a canopy above a central support. The character's etymology is thus grounded in its visual resemblance to the physical object, and its meaning has consistently referred to a portable device for protection against weather throughout the history of its use.
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。