pai pai vs abanico
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Talking about abanicos on this thread, the following answer was given
In Spain, this word is used meaning an oriental-style fan: paipai. - NKM1974
Nothing further from the truth..
this is a pai pai:
Y esto es un abanico:
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updated Sep 27, 2017
posted by 006595c6
Cuando hace calor, qué bien que viene un buen abanico. - Polenta, Sep 27, 2017
1 Answer
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They are different, but both are Oriental hand fans that originated in China and perfected in Japan.
Japanese Rigid Fan
Japanese Foldable Fan
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updated Sep 27, 2017
edited by NKM1974
posted by NKM1974
In Argentina, anything with a handle is "un abanico", despite the origin. - 00fac92a, Sep 27, 2017
When I went to China the ones with the handle were common . - Mardle, Sep 27, 2017
