What does it mean to give an umbrella as a gift? What should I do if my automatic umbrella doesn't open?

An umbrella means covering, standing tall, symbolizing unity and strength, and also means success and success. Sometimes we give umbrellas to others to show our care, so what is the meaning and symbol of umbrellas? As life continues to improve, the rain gear we use is also constantly upgrading. At first, they were all manual umbrellas, but now basically everyone chooses to buy automatic umbrellas. So, what if the automatic umbrella cannot be opened? Let's find out together.

Contents of this article

1. The meaning and symbol of umbrella

2. What does giving an umbrella mean?

3. Can a rainy/sunny umbrella be used as a rain umbrella?

4. How to choose a good umbrella

5. What to do if the automatic umbrella cannot be opened

The meaning and symbolism of umbrellas

Umbrellas are used to cover and stand tall. They symbolize unity and strength, and also represent success and advancement. In ancient China, umbrellas were called "簦". In the Later Wei Dynasty, umbrellas were used in official ceremonies, and the common people called them "Luo umbrellas". The size and color of Luo umbrellas varied depending on the rank of the official. When the emperor traveled, he would use a yellow Luo umbrella, which meant "shading the people".

Umbrellas are particularly favored in court ceremonies. They are a symbol of power and status. Umbrellas vary according to the identity of the user, and the difference lies in different colors, materials, sizes and patterns. This is extremely important in the hierarchical and autocratic society of the East, and no one can be usurped. "Shiwu Jiyuan" records: Today, the emperor uses red and yellow, while the common officials use green. Umbrellas are an indispensable ceremonial object in ancient Chinese court etiquette. Most of them have long handles and round tops, and tassels hang down on the edges of the umbrellas. The history of the royal family using umbrellas is long, and the exact age is probably difficult to verify. (Jin) Cui Bao's "Ancient and Modern Notes" Volume 1 records: Huagai was made by Huangdi. When fighting with Chiyou in the Yuanlu field, there were often five-colored clouds, and golden branches and jade leaves stopped above the emperor, which looked like flowers, so Huagai was made.

What does it mean to send an umbrella?

Giving an umbrella as a present represents shelter from the wind and rain. Giving an umbrella to other friends means that the two will walk together and stick together through thick and thin. If a girl gives an umbrella to a boy, it means that she hopes that the boy will be her umbrella of protection. However, the homonym of "umbrella" is "san", so some people think that giving an umbrella means separation.

Giving an umbrella as a present means sheltering from the wind and rain. If you give an umbrella to a friend, it means that no matter how windy or rainy it is, no matter how difficult the situation is, I will always be with you and stand by you through thick and thin.

If a girl gives an umbrella to a boy, it means that she hopes that he can be her umbrella of protection. But if a boy gives an umbrella to a girl, it means that he will be her umbrella of protection and will accompany her on her journey.

The homonym of “umbrella” is “san”, which leads many people to think that sending an umbrella means separation. The meaning of sending an umbrella needs to be judged according to different situations.

Can a sunny and rainy umbrella be used as a rain umbrella?

Not recommended unless it is an emergency

The fabrics of a qualified anti-ultraviolet parasol are carefully selected, and they are made of silver glue, satin, pearl glue, impact cloth, TC cloth and other fabrics. These fabrics are woven with high-density technology, which makes the molecular spacing of the fabric extremely dense. At the same time, the ultra-fine particles added to the coating have a great effect on the scattering and absorption of ultraviolet rays. Its label will be sewn on the inside of the umbrella near the frame, or its anti-UV effect will be indicated on its price tag. There is a layer of sunscreen film on the sunshade umbrella, which is made of special materials or ultra-fine particles. Just like applying sunscreen and encountering water, you still need to reapply it. Even if it is dried after blocking the rain, it will affect its sun protection effect.

When the umbrella surface is wet, due to the optical conduction effect of water, the transmittance of ultraviolet rays increases and the protective effect decreases. Therefore, wet umbrellas are not suitable for ultraviolet protection.

How to choose a good umbrella

1. Check the curvature of the umbrella. If it is used by one person, you can choose an umbrella with a large curvature, like a mushroom shape. If it is used by multiple people, you should choose an umbrella with a small curvature, so that the umbrella can block a larger range of rain, but the wind resistance is poor.

2. Choose a sturdy rib. The quality of an umbrella rib determines the quality of an umbrella. Generally, an umbrella has 6 to 16 ribs. The more ribs, the better the wind resistance. If there are thin and elastic wires between the ribs, the umbrella will be more stable.

3. Type and quality. Upright umbrellas are more durable, but folding umbrellas are more storable and portable than upright umbrellas. If you consider durability, even if they have the same number of ribs and are made of the same material, upright umbrellas are more durable than folding umbrellas, because folding umbrellas need to be folded, and the gap between the ribs and the umbrella fabric is larger, making them more likely to be damaged by strong winds.

4. Check the tightness of the umbrella. For example, the top of an upright umbrella is mostly made of plastic or metal. Plastic tops are prone to cracking after long-term exposure to the sun and rain; metal tops are prone to rust if they are not kept dry. When purchasing, you can use your fingers to slightly turn it. If it can be turned, it means that the density is not good and it is easy to fall off. If there is a metal ring under the top of the umbrella, called a ring cap, you can also turn the ring cap to see if it is firm. It is better if the ring cap is fixed with rivets.

5. Check the handle of the umbrella. When buying an umbrella, you can open the umbrella, hold the middle of the main ribs with your left hand, hold the handle of the umbrella with your right hand, and use your right hand to turn the umbrella clockwise, then counterclockwise, and repeat several times. This way you can know whether the handle and the ribs are strong. The most feared thing about a folding umbrella is that the main ribs get stuck. When buying an umbrella, it is best to try the action of pulling the main ribs several times. If the pulling feels smooth, the quality of the umbrella is good. If it feels stuck, don't buy it.

The above is an introduction on how to choose a good umbrella. It is recommended that you can be careful when choosing an umbrella, otherwise it will be very troublesome if you buy a low-quality umbrella.

What to do if the automatic umbrella cannot be opened

First, check the entire umbrella to see if there is any foreign object stuck or if it has rusted due to long-term disuse. If so, remove the foreign object first.

Check if the automatic umbrella button is sunken or malfunctioning. If so, it needs to be repaired.

Check whether the frame of the automatic umbrella is broken. If necessary, replace the frame or find something to fix it.

Check the main parachute pole inside to see if there is any foreign matter or rust, and remove the foreign matter if necessary.

When the umbrella reaches the top, check if there is anything blocking it or preventing it from rising. If so, troubleshoot.

Finally, check the top of the outside of the umbrella to see if it is falling apart (internal wires are falling off) and if so, repair is needed.

1. Check the entire umbrella

2. Check the umbrella button

3. Check the umbrella frame

4. Check the main bone of the umbrella

5. Check the inside of the umbrella

6. Check the top of the umbrella