cau1 hei3 sin3抽氣扇抽气扇
Jyutpingcau1 hei3 sin3
Yalechāu hei sin
Definition
An exhaust or extractor fan, or an ironic reference to the orchid emblem on the Hong Kong flag.
- exhaust fan; extractor fan; ventilating fan
- slangan ironic nickname for the orchid flower design on the Hong Kong flag
colloquialhometechnology
How it's used
Primarily used for mechanical fans installed in walls or windows to remove stale air, steam, or cooking fumes. While it is a standard household appliance, it is also famously used as a derogatory slang term to describe the design of the Hong Kong regional flag, mocking the shape of the Bauhinia flower.
Measure word
baa2把báExamples
The kitchen exhaust fan is broken, there is so much cooking smoke.
Remember to turn on the exhaust fan, otherwise the smell won't dissipate easily.
Related words
Common phrases
turn on the exhaust fan
install an exhaust fan
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