Chinese
sǎn
Meaning: umbrella; parasol
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

下雨了,出門記得帶傘。
下雨了,出门记得带伞。
It's raining, remember to bring an umbrella when going out.
今天可能會下雨,帶把傘吧。
It might rain today, bring an umbrella.
我以為今天會下雨,所以帶了傘。
I thought it would rain today, so I brought an umbrella.
別忘了帶傘。
Do not forget to bring an umbrella.
明天下雨的概率非常高,出門記得帶傘。
The probability of rain tomorrow is very high, remember to bring an umbrella when going out.

Usage Notes

A general term for any device used to protect against rain or sun.

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