关闭

guān bì

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to close; to shut (a window etc)
2. (of a shop, school etc) to shut down

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 打开 dǎ kāi 打开 dǎ kāi to open To open (door, window, device, etc.): to open

Related words

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• 倒闭 dǎo bì 倒闭 dǎo bì to go bankrupt To go bankrupt; to close down (a business, company). Note: 关闭 is the action of shutting down, while 倒闭 emphasizes failure.: to go bankrupt

Synonyms

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• 关上 guān shàng 关上 guān shàng to close (a door) To close something that opens, like a door or window. 关闭 is more formal, often used in written or official contexts.: to close (a door)

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 工厂 (factory), 商店 (shop), 账户 (account). E.g., 关闭工厂 (to close a factory).

Formality

关闭 is formal; in everyday speech, use 关上 or 关了 for closing objects like doors or windows.

Example Sentences

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政府下令 关闭 学校。

The government ordered the closure of schools.

商店晚上十点 关闭 。

The shop closes at 10 PM.

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Child Words of 关闭

• 闭 闭 bì: to close
• 关 关 guān: mountain pass