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
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
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.