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雨伞
yǔsǎn
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- pinyin
- yǔsǎn
- simplified
- 雨伞
- traditional
- 雨傘
1 · noun
A folding object held above the head for protection from rain.
下雨时用于遮雨的可开合用品。
Use take or bring an umbrella; umbrellas may also provide shade, but this lesson focuses on rain.
Take an umbrella because the afternoon may be wet.
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带上雨伞，下午可能会下雨。
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2 · noun
An object that opens out to protect someone from rain.
撑开后用来挡雨的用具。
Count umbrellas with 把. Use 撑开 or 收起 for opening or closing one.
This umbrella is too small for two people; their shoulders will get wet.
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这把雨伞太小，两个人一起用会淋湿肩膀。
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Please close your umbrella before coming inside.
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进屋以前，请先把雨伞收起来。
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umbrella — A folding object held above the head for protection from rain.