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

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Handwriting

關閉
關
閉
关闭
关
闭

Example sentences

Please close the window.
那個煤礦已經關閉很多年了。
那个煤矿已经关闭很多年了。
That coal mine has been closed for many years.
離開房間前請記得關閉電源。
离开房间前请记得关闭电源。
Please remember to turn off the power before leaving the room.
出門前請務必確認電燈的開關已經關閉。
出门前请务必确认电灯的开关已经关闭。
Please make sure the light switch is turned off before going out.

Usage Notes

Used for closing doors, windows, businesses, or computer programs.

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