diu3 sin3吊扇
Jyutpingdiu3 sin3
Yalediu sin
Definition
Ceiling fan; a fan suspended from the ceiling.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a fan mounted on the ceiling, distinct from wall-mounted fans or standing fans. It is common to see these in older Hong Kong restaurants or traditional village houses where air conditioning might not be the sole source of cooling.
Measure word
baa2把báExamples
The room is too hot, turn on the ceiling fan.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 抽氣扇, which is an exhaust fan used for ventilation rather than cooling the room.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
