round fan; circular fan
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round fan; circular fan (traditionally made with bamboo or bone handle, bamboo strips or wire frame, covered with silk or paper)
A traditional Chinese handheld fan, distinct from the folding fan (折扇). Often used in classical dance, traditional weddings, and as a decorative art object. The circular shape symbolizes reunion and completeness.
Tā她
shǒu手
lǐ里
ná拿
zhe着
yī一
bǎ把
tuán团
shàn扇
，
qīng轻
qīng轻
de地
yáo摇
dòng动
。
She held a round fan in her hand and waved it gently.
Tuán团
shàn扇
shì是
Zhōng中
guó国
chuán传
tǒng统
de的
gōng工
yì艺
pǐn品
，
yǒu有
zhe着
yōu悠
jiǔ久
de的
lì历
shǐ史
。
The round fan is a traditional Chinese craft with a long history.
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Wǔ舞
zhě者
men们
shǒu手
chí持
tuán团
shàn扇
，
suí随
zhe着
yīn音
yuè乐
piān翩
piān翩
qǐ起
wǔ舞
。
The dancers held round fans and danced gracefully to the music.
Zhè这
bǎ把
tuán团
shàn扇
shàng上
huà画
zhe着
jīng精
měi美
de的
shān山
shuǐ水
huà画
。
This round fan is painted with exquisite landscape artwork.