quạt gió
/kwət̚ ˈzɨɔ/noun★Intermediate
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.
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In modern Vietnamese, 'quạt gió' usually refers to an electric fan; for ceiling fans, say 'quạt trần'.
Collocations
quạt gió trầnceiling fanquạt gió cầm tayhandheld fanquạt gió công nghiệpindustrial fan
Synonyms
Related Phrases
quạt trầnphrase
ceiling fan
quạt tayphrase
hand fan
💡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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