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    Expressing 'umbrella' with 伞 (sǎn)

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    Structure

    打 + 伞

    Explanation

    伞 (sǎn) means "umbrella," used for both rain umbrellas and sun parasols. It is commonly paired with verbs like 打 (to hold/open) and 撑 (to prop up). For example, 打伞 means "to hold an umbrella."

    Examples

    • 出门别忘了带伞,下午可能会下雨。

      Chūmén bié wàng le dài sǎn, xiàwǔ kěnéng huì xiàyǔ.

      Don't forget to bring an umbrella when you go out; it might rain this afternoon.

    • 我的伞忘在出租车上了。

      Wǒ de sǎn wàng zài chūzūchē shàng le.

      I left my umbrella in the taxi.

    • 这把伞是新买的,颜色很好看。

      Zhè bǎ sǎn shì xīn mǎi de, yánsè hěn hǎokàn.

      This umbrella is newly bought, and the color is very nice.

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