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quạt gió
/kwət̚ ˈzɨɔ/
electric fan
Tôi bật quạt gió để làm mát phòng.
I turned on the fan to cool the room.
informal
A device that circulates air to create a cooling effect, typically powered by electricity.
Quạt gió trong phòng khách đang quay rất nhanh.
The fan in the living room is spinning very fast.
In modern Vietnamese, 'quạt gió' usually refers to an electric fan; for ceiling fans, say 'quạt trần'.
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Pro Tip
Energy-saving tip
Turn off the fan when the room reaches a comfortable temperature to reduce electricity consumption.
Word Origin
From Sino‑Vietnamese 'quạt' (to fan) and native Vietnamese 'gió' (wind). Historically used for hand‑held fans; modern usage denotes electric fans.
Usage Notes
Use 'quạt gió' for portable electric fans. For wall‑mounted or ceiling fans, use 'quạt trần' or specify the type.
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