Definition

Noun: A table fan is a small, portable electric fan designed to be placed on a flat surface like a desk, table, or counter to provide a cooling breeze in a localized area.

Usage

The word "quạt bàn" is a compound noun. It is used to refer specifically to the physical object, the fan itself. - Công ty mua mười chiếc quạt bàn mới cho văn phòng. (The company bought ten new table fans for the office.) - Quạt bàn này có ba tốc độ gió. (This table fan has three wind speeds.) - Để quạt bàn ở góc bàn làm việc. (Place the table fan on the corner of the desk.)

Advanced Usage & Nuances

• The term explicitly denotes portability and a typical use case (being placed on a - table). It distinguishes the appliance from other types like ceiling fans (), standing fans (), or handheld fans ().
• It is a common household and office item, especially in climates or seasons where air conditioning is not available or desired.

Variants and Related Words

• Quạt máy (n): Electric fan. This is a general term. A is a type of .
• Quạt để bàn (n): Alternative phrasing with the same meaning, emphasizing "for placing on a table."
• Quạt cây (n): Standing fan / Pedestal fan.
• Quạt trần (n): Ceiling fan.

Synonyms

• Table fan (English equivalent).
• Desk fan (English equivalent).

Common Collocations & Phrases

• Bật/Tắt quạt bàn: To turn on/off the table fan.
  • Hãy bật quạt bàn lên vì trời hơi nóng. (Please turn on the table fan because it's a bit hot.)
• Quạt bàn nhỏ gọn: A compact table fan.
• Quạt bàn công nghiệp: An industrial-grade table fan (often more powerful).
• Mua/sử dụng quạt bàn: To buy/use a table fan.

1. Table fan