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扇

shān

HSK 5

Meaning

  • to fan
  • to slap sb on the face
  • fan
  • sliding, hinged or detachable flat part of sth
  • classifier for doors, windows etc

Definition

扇 (shàn) 指扇子，如电扇、折扇；扇 (shān) 指摇动扇子或用手掌打的动作。

扇 (shàn) means fan, such as electric fan or folding fan; 扇 (shān) means to fan or to slap with the palm.

Usage

名词用法描述一种能产生风的工具；动词用法描述用扇子扇风或用手掌击打的动作。

The noun usage describes a tool that produces air; the verb usage describes the action of using a fan or slapping with the palm.

Examples

  • 1 天太热了，请把电扇打开。 (The weather is too hot, please turn on the electric fan.)
  • 2 她轻轻摇着扇子，享受夏夜的微风。 (She gently waved the fan, enjoying the summer night breeze.)
  • 3 他扇了几下扇子，试图让火更旺。 (He fanned the flames a few times, trying to make the fire stronger.)
  • 4 他生气地扇了那人一巴掌。 (He angrily slapped that person.)
  • 5 这把折扇是手工制作的。 (This folding fan is handmade.)

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