flutter; flap; fan
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to flutter; to flap; to vibrate (of thin, flat objects)
informalDescribes the shaking motion of flat, flexible objects like boards, wings, or paper. Often reduplicated as 呼扇呼扇 to describe continuous flapping. Also written as 唿扇.
The diving board is too long; it flutters constantly when you walk on it.
This broken door is flapping back and forth; it needs fixing.
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Flapping its wings, the little bird flew away.
verb
to fan (using a flat object); to create a breeze with something flat
informalSpecifically refers to using a flat, rigid or semi-rigid object (like a hat, piece of cardboard, or board) to move air for cooling, as opposed to using a proper folding fan (扇子). Also written as 唿扇.
Sweating profusely, he took off his straw hat and kept fanning himself with it.
Quick, grab a book and fan with it; it's too hot here.
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Grandma used a palm-leaf fan to fan her sleeping grandson.