quạt

[kwaːt̚˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) a fan (hand-held or electrical device)

Register: informalConnotation: humorous

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

biểu đồ hình quạta pie chart

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to fan (to blow air on by means of a fan)

Register: informalConnotation: humorous

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) fan (admirer, aficionado)

Register: informalConnotation: humorous

Examples

em quạt anhI am your fan

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “quạt” mean?

(noun) a fan (hand-held or electrical device)

Is “quạt” formal or informal?

quạt is generally informal; connotation: humorous.