quạt tay

/kwat˧˥ taj˧˥/

hand fan

Mẹ tôi dùng quạt tay để làm mát trong ngày nóng.

My mother uses a hand fan to cool herself on hot days.

informal

A small, portable fan operated by hand, typically made of paper or fabric attached to a frame, used to create a cooling breeze.

Quạt tay truyền thống Việt Nam thường có hình dáng đẹp và được trang trí bằng tranh vẽ.

Traditional Vietnamese hand fans often have beautiful designs and are decorated with paintings.

Trong thời gian không có điện, quạt tay là phương tiện làm mát phổ biến nhất.

Before electricity, hand fans were the most common way to cool down.

Hand fans are often used in traditional ceremonies and cultural events in Vietnam.

Collocations

electric fan

fan (general term)

Hand fans are not just practical tools but also carry cultural and artistic value in Vietnam.

The term 'quạt tay' combines 'quạt' (fan) and 'tay' (hand), reflecting its manual operation.

Hand fans are commonly used in hot climates and are also a cultural symbol in many Asian countries.

quạt

fan

root

tay

hand

root

Từ Điển Việt Anh