Chinese
guān
Meaning: to close; to shut
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

關
关

Example sentences

Please close the door when you leave.
請把門關上。
请把门关上。
Please close the door.
請把門關上。
请把门关上。
Please close the door.
出門前,請檢查窗戶是否關好,以免下雨時進水。
出门前,请检查窗户是否关好,以免下雨时进水。
Please check if the windows are closed before going out, to avoid water coming in when it rains.
犯人被關在牢房裡。
犯人被关在牢房里。
The prisoner is locked in a cell.
他被關在陰暗的牢房裡。
他被关在阴暗的牢房里。
He was locked in a dark prison cell.
請把電視的音量關小一點。
请把电视的音量关小一点。
Please turn the TV volume down a little.
英雄難過美人關。
英雄难过美人关。
Even heroes find it hard to resist the charms of a beautiful woman.
離開房間時,切記要關燈。
离开房间时,切记要关灯。
When leaving the room, be sure to turn off the lights.
老子西遊過函谷關時,守關人望見紫氣東來,知有聖人降臨。
老子西游过函谷关时,守关人望见紫气东来,知有圣人降临。
When Laozi traveled west through Hangu Pass, the gatekeeper saw a purple aura coming from the east, knowing that a sage was arriving.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for closing doors, windows, or turning off electrical devices.

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