fung1 sin3風扇风扇
Jyutpingfung1 sin3
Yalefūng sin
Definition
An electric fan.
colloquialhometechnology
How it's used
Refers specifically to electric fans, distinguishing them from traditional handheld folding fans which are called 摺扇. It is common to use the measure word 把 when talking about portable or desk fans, though ceiling fans might sometimes take 個 depending on the speaker's preference.
Measure word
baa2把báExamples
It is so hot, turn on the fan too.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 扇, which is a general term for any type of fan, including traditional manual ones. Using 風扇 for a paper fan sounds unnatural as it implies an electric motor is present.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
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Connector
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