HSK 5–6 · verb · classifier

扇

shān / shàn

to fan; to flap

1

to fan; to flap

热的时候,用手给孩子扇风。

Rè de shíhou, yòng shǒu gěi háizi shān fēng.

When it's hot, fan the child with your hand.

2

door (measure word for doors, windows)

这扇门是开着的。

Zhè shàn mén shì kāizhe de。

This door is open.

奶奶夏天总带一把扇子。

Nǎinai xiàtiān zǒng dài yì bǎ shànzi.

Grandma always carries a fan in summer.

他试图打开那扇门,但是没有成功。

Tā shìtú dǎkāi nà shàn mén, dànshì méiyǒu chénggōng。

He tried to open that door, but didn't succeed.

这扇门能抵挡大风。

Zhè shàn mén néng dǐdǎng dà fēng。

This door can withstand strong wind.