Usage patterns
扇を開くto open a folding fan
She opened her folding fan on stage.
扇を閉じるto close a folding fan
When the dance ended, he closed his folding fan.
扇であおぐto fan oneself with a folding fan
It was hot, so I fanned myself with my folding fan.
Expressions
秋の扇woman who has lost a man's affection; autumn fan