Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "伞", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "伞", and master the standard way of writing the character "伞".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 伞
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "伞" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
伞 (sǎn)
1. A tool for blocking rain or shading from the sun that can be opened and closed.
Example: 雨伞 (yǔ sǎn) - rain umbrella; 旱伞 (hàn sǎn) - sun umbrella.
2. Something resembling an umbrella.
Example: 降落伞 (jiàng luò sǎn) - parachute; 伞形花序 (sǎn xíng huā xù) - umbrella-shaped flower cluster.
3. Specifically refers to the umbrella canopy, with a long handle and a round top, often with tassels hanging from the edge, also known as a horse umbrella. Used in ancient ceremonies, distinguished by different colors to indicate rank—yellow for higher officials and blue for lower officials.
4. A term for rain umbrellas and sun umbrellas.
Example: 伞头 (sǎn tóu) - the actor leading the big Yangge dance in Shanbei region, called so because they hold an umbrella as a prop.
5. A term for objects resembling umbrellas or parachutes.
Example: 伞兵 (sǎn bīng) - paratrooper; 伞炸弹 (sǎn zhà dàn) - parachute bomb; 伞照明弹 (sǎn zhào míng dàn) - parachute flare.
6. A surname.