关 (guān) — how to say "to close" in Chinese

To close

Radicals / Keys

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#12 · · 2 strokes

Examples

外面有点冷,请把窗户上,别让风吹进来。

It's a bit cold outside, please close the windows so the wind doesn't blow in.

请把门上。

Please close the door.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 关 (guān) — to close

[guān-] Gwen the Guardian is in charge of closing 关 the mystical portal 🌀. With a wave of her wand, she draws a magic line across the portal, and it closes with a shimmering effect, sealing away the otherworldly creatures.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to close" in Chinese?

"to close" in Chinese is 关 (guān).

What does 关 mean in English?

关 (guān) means "To close".

How is 关 pronounced?

It is pronounced guān (written as guan). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "to close" in Chinese characters?

It is written 关.

What HSK level is 关?

关 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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