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扇 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to fan; to slap sb on the face
fan; sliding, hinged or detachable flat part of sth; classifier for doors, windows etc
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fan
not closing properly
door
disk sector
table fan
electric fan
electric fan
circular fan
tower fan
circular sector
to fan
to fan oneself
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This is a Chinese fan.
Source: Tatoeba #426812 · CC BY 2.0 FRAren't you the only one who has a key to this door?
Source: Tatoeba #13890623 · CC BY 2.0 FRI've shut all six windows.
Source: Tatoeba #400262 · CC BY 2.0 FRDo you have the key to this door?
Source: Tatoeba #9961300 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.