quạt
/kwat˧˥/A device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a space.
Quạt điện rất hữu ích trong mùa hè nóng bức.
Electric fans are very useful during the hot summer.
Commonly used in households and offices for cooling.
A person who is a fan or supporter of something (e.g., a sports team, celebrity).
Anh ấy là một quạt của đội bóng đá này.
He is a fan of this soccer team.
Used colloquially to refer to enthusiastic supporters.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Quạt' is a versatile word that can refer to both mechanical and hand-held fans, as well as enthusiastic supporters in informal contexts.
📖Word Origin
From Sino-Vietnamese 扇 (sản), meaning 'fan'.
📝Usage Notes
The word 'quạt' can refer to both mechanical fans and hand-held fans. In informal contexts, it can also mean a fan or supporter of something.