HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
伞 — umbrella
- Reading
- sǎn
- Meaning
- umbrella; parasol
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
伞 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is sǎn and it means umbrella; parasol. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
伞 appears in everyday chinese words such as 伞 (umbrella) and 跳伞 (parachute, skydiving).
Chinese words containing 伞
Frequently asked questions
What does 伞 mean in Chinese?
伞 means umbrella; parasol in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 伞 read?
伞 is read sǎn. Reading it inside real words — 伞 and 跳伞 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 伞 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 伞 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 伞 in a word?
A common word containing 伞 is 伞 (sǎn) — "umbrella". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 伞 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 伞 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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