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quạt
/faːt̚˧˨/
electric fan
Tôi bật quạt lên vì trời nóng quá.
I turned on the fan because it's too hot.
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A device with rotating blades used to create a current of air for cooling.
Quạt trần quay chậm nhưng vẫn mát.
The ceiling fan spins slowly but still cools the room.
Cậu có thể tắt quạt đi không? Tôi lạnh.
Can you turn off the fan? I'm cold.
Common types include quạt bàn (table fan), quạt trần (ceiling fan), quạt gió (handheld fan), and quạt hơi nước (air humidifier with fan function).
neutral
To wave or move something back and forth to create a breeze.
Cô ấy quạt cho đứa bé ngủ.
She fanned the baby to help it sleep.
Often used with a hand fan or a piece of cloth.
Pro Tip
Distinguish 'quạt' and 'quạt gió'
'Quạt' alone typically means an electric fan, while 'quạt gió' (or 'quạt giấy') refers to a handheld or traditional fan. Context determines the meaning.
Gold Rule
Electric fan context
When 'quạt' appears in household or modern settings, it almost always refers to an electric fan. For traditional or handheld fans, add a qualifier like 'quạt gió' or 'quạt giấy'.
Word Origin
From Chinese 扇 (shàn, 'fan') via Sino-Vietnamese.
Usage Notes
In modern Vietnamese, 'quạt' almost always refers to an electric fan unless specified otherwise (e.g., 'quạt giấy' for a paper fan). The verb sense is less common in daily speech.
Word Breakdown
quạt
fan
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh