Usages of fámén
请 关 阀门。qǐng guān fámén.
Please close the valve.
阀门 有 故障。fámén yǒu gùzhàng.
The valve has a fault.
维修人员 直到 检查 了 阀门， 才 更换 损坏 的 零件。wéixiūrényuán zhídào jiǎnchá le fámén, cái gēnghuàn sǔnhuài de língjiàn.
The maintenance worker did not replace the damaged part until inspecting the valve.
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